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Tag Archives: earth berm

Learn How to Build Your Own Underground Home

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 5, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Underground homes have several advantages over homes built above the ground. Underground homes, or earthen homes, have extreme benefits over above ground housing across the entire board. Some of these beneficial qualities include their ability to save space above ground, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged below grade, DIY, earth berm, earth sheltering, energy efficient, natural building, subterranean, sustainable, underground home | Leave a reply

Efficient Earth-Sheltered Homes

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 1, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“If you are looking for a home with energy-efficient features that will provide a comfortable, tranquil, weather-resistant dwelling, an earth-sheltered house could be right for you.

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Posted in General | Tagged bermed, bermed house, earth berm, earth sheltered, ecofriendly, energy efficient, natural building, subterranean, underground, underground homes | 6 Replies

Post and Beam Pallet Wall

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 28, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

One of the best benefits of doing this blog is having the opportunity to network with other natural builders. Loads (thousands of people) send us info on their projects, ask questions and share their ideas. Some of the best ideas … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Economics, Introduction | Tagged earth berm, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, pallet, pallet building, pallet wall, posta and beam | 2 Replies

Earth-sheltered Homes

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 18, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Earth sheltering is the architectural practice of using earth against building walls for external thermal mass, to reduce heat loss, and to easily maintain a steady indoor air temperature. Earth sheltering is popular in modern times among advocates of passive … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Climate, Design, Economics, Insulation, Introduction, Landscaping, Structural aspects | Tagged earth berm, earth shelter, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, energy efficient, sustainable | 2 Replies

Zero Energy Earth Home in Texas?

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 16, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Kelly and Owen, I’d like to thank you for all of the wonderful information you have offered for free to the world! I’ve been following along for about a year now and it just keeps getting better and better. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Design, Economics, Insulation, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earth, earth berm, earth sheltered, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, underground | 18 Replies

Our Earthbag House – How to Build a Fortress on the Cheap

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 20, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Earthbag construction is a durable and affordable technique for building houses. The system was developed specifically with the goal of making them earthquake resistant, and they are in fact very effective at stopping most common bullet calibers. See all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Economics, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earth berm, earth sheltered, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, green home, green house, home plan, house plan, roundhouse house, roundhouse plan, sand bag, sustainable, triple roundhouse | 1 Reply

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