The Taos Art Museum and Fechin House in Taos, New Mexico is one of my favorite houses. World class artist Nicolai Fechin built the quintessential thick-walled adobe house for his family. It’s widely considered one of the best examples of southwest style architecture. You can stand at almost any place in the home, point your … Read more
Based on ancient Native American designs, this earthbag lodge with living roof will keep you cozy and warm even in the harshest climates, because it is compact, earth-sheltered, insulated and uses wood heat. South-facing windows and skylight over the kitchen ensure ample daylighting. It can be built for about $2,000 assuming wood poles are gathered … Read more
This post is from a blog called The World According to Mr. K, who gives his take on earthbag building. Here’s how the author describes himself. You can read more on his blog. I am an educator, historian, thinker, and generally upset about our world today. As I endeavor to change the world around me, … Read more
This fascinating article was sent to me from Jeff Bousquet. Please send us any good articles you come across so we can share with others. Text below is from the Earthbag Bio Latrine website. What is Earth Bag Bio Latrine MINALI Model? This is the new toilet system which works as a biogas plant, which … Read more
From time to time we answer reader’s questions. Susan: I live in a part of Texas with a lot of people who live at poverty level. This sort of building around here would provide much comfort for those who live in uncomfortable old trailers and cannot afford expensive conventional housing. The only concern I have … Read more
This post is from a website called Hybrid Willows. It covers the construction of an experimental earthbag dome shelter. In early 2009 I decided to try to build an earthbag dome shelter in the woods. Without much preparation or knowledge, I started in early May to clear and dig the site so I could fit … Read more