Reddit: Earthbag Builders Resource Center

Earthbag building page on Reddit
Earthbag building page on Reddit

“Earthbag Building: Earthbag construction is an inexpensive method to create structures which are both strong and can be quickly built. It is a natural building technique that evolved from historic military bunker construction techniques and temporary flood-control dike building methods.

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On the Road in India: American NGO workers build low cost houses in Madurai


Another media report about our earthbag project in India. We’ve managed to get in the newspaper or TV every day this week. Channel News7 Tamil said they will produce a half hour show very soon with full coverage of the meeting room that’s under construction. Once it’s completed, small groups will be able to meet around a conference table, watch digital presentations and enjoy snacks and beverages. This concept fits perfectly with Anna University’s emphasis on entrepreneurship and sustainable building.

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Earthbag Method is Ideal for Constructing Community Toilets in India

Owen Geiger and Kateryna Zemskova step out from an earthbag meeting room under construction at Anna University, Madurai campus.
Owen Geiger and Kateryna Zemskova step out from an earthbag meeting room under construction at Anna University, Madurai campus.

“Earthbag construction technology is old wine in a new bottle as rammed earth method of construction is an ancient method, according to the experts in the method, Owen Geiger and Kateryna Zemskova of Good Earth Nepal. They feel that the cost-effective method will be ideal for constructing toilets under the Central government’s Swachh Bharat scheme.

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