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Why We’re Building an Earthbag Stemwall

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 10, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“The small off-grid home we’re helping friends build here in the Appalachian foothills is getting a bunch of work done to it recently. The biggest task of the moment is building the earthbag stemwall, which we need to finish before … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged alternative foundation, earthbag, earthbag foundation, gravel bag, gravel bag foundation, low cost, low cost foundation, natural building, sustainable building, sustainable foundation | 3 Replies

How to Build a House with a Single Bag of Cement

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 15, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Sukalatti was built using the same amount of energy required to produce 50 bags of cement at the factory. Without the nylon shade net, producing a single bag of cement would consume more energy than the entire house.”

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Posted in General | Tagged cob, cob house, DIY, earthbag foundation, eco friendly, einviro friendly, low cost, minimum cement, natural building, sustainable | 2 Replies

The Mud Home: Earthbag Foundations

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 9, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“There will be many who refuse to believe this will work. What no concrete? Will be their never-ending refrain. Concrete foundations have been around for less than a hundred years. Buildings have been built for millennia. In the eastern Mediterranean … Continue reading →

Posted in Foundations | Tagged DIY, earthbag, earthbag foundation, earthbag house, earthquake resistant, gravel bag, gravel bag foundation, low cost, natural building | 4 Replies

Earthbag Foundation for Floor System

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 19, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“In addition to the Durisol stem wall foundation, our project for the teachers’ union office includes two long sections of earthbag foundation to support the floor joist spans inside the building. The inherent insulation value of the Durisol blocks made … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged alternative foundation, DIY, earthbag foundation, low cost, low impact, natural building, superadobe, sustainable | 4 Replies

Industrial Earthbag Projects

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 15, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Our focus here is on low cost, owner-built homes. From time to time it’s interesting to explore related ideas to see what’s available or going on. As we’ve reported before, there’s a whole industry that specializes in industrial earthbag projects … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged affordable, alternative foundation, DIY, earthbag construction, earthbag foundation, green building, industrial, low cost, natural building, retaining wall | 7 Replies

$6/square foot Straw Bale Houses in Pakistan

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 11, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“After the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, Pakistan Straw Bale and Appropriate Building (PAKSBAB) was set up to protect people’s homes against extreme weather conditions. More recently with the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey, I am reminded of the value of homes and … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Shelter | Tagged DIY, earthbag foundation, green building, low cost, natural building, Pakistan, straw bale, straw bale home, straw bale house | 9 Replies

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