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Earthbag Dome Homes – Baja, Mexico

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 12, 2018 by Kelly HartFebruary 12, 2018

Baja BioSana is a living and learning center, a demonstration site for local and global solutions. Educational advancement occurs through immersion in a living regenerative model of the world we wish to live in. This includes a peaceful permaculture-based resort … Continue reading →

Posted in Domes | Tagged diy dome, diy earthbag, dome home, earth home, earthbag construction, earthbag dome design, earthbag dome home, earthbag domes, earthbag house, earthbag mexico | 5 Replies

Failed Plaster on Dome

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 1, 2010 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

The following report from an anonymous experienced builder in Haiti is about a new earthbag dome that’s already failing. My intent is not to bash these particular builders (I don’t even know who they are), but rather use this example … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Design, Domes, Emergency Shelter, Introduction, Plasters, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag domes, failed plaster, sand bag | 6 Replies

Earthen Hand Dome in Mali

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 30, 2010 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Scott Howard organized a workshop in Dogon Country, Mali, last winter. He built this unique dome with the help of workshop participants and some of the villagers there. The majority of the structure was completed during the two week-long workshop. … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Domes, Economics, Emergency Shelter, Introduction, Plasters, Structural aspects, Workshops | Tagged Domes, earth, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag domes, earthbag houses, earthbag workshop, Earthen Hand, Mali | 2 Replies

Konbit Shelter in Haiti Nears Completion

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 27, 2010 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

The group at Konbit Shelter has made phenomenal progress on their triple dome in Haiti. Be sure to check out their blog for full details and, if at all possible, it would be great if you could find a way … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Domes, Economics, Emergency Shelter, Introduction | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag domes, earthquake, earthquake resistant, Haiti, sand bag | 2 Replies

Alternatives to Conventional Roofs: Domes and Vaults

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 24, 2010 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

From time to time we answer reader’s questions. Q: Why aren’t people making roofs from earth using domes or Nubian vaults? In impoverished areas the cost of a tin roof is sometimes a year’s salary. A: Domes and vaults evolved … Continue reading →

Posted in Arches, Building Styles, Climate, Design, Domes, Economics, Emergency Shelter, Introduction, Roofs, Structural aspects | Tagged Domes, earth house, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag domes, earthbag homes, earthbag vaults, sand bag, sandbag houses, vaults | 5 Replies

The Dometown Project

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 18, 2010 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

I’ve been corresponding with Richard Laurens who is developing a geodesic dome design that rests on earthbags and is covered in earthbags. His original plan was to use rammed tires to support the domes, but now he’s convinced earthbags are … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Domes, Introduction | Tagged earthbag domes, earthbag houses, geodesic dome, geodesic earthbag dome, sandbag dome | 10 Replies

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