Shelter Craft Project

Earthbag shelter project completed 2013
Earthbag shelter project completed 2013

This workshop is over. You might want to keep an eye on their site if you live in the area. Maybe drop them an email or call if you’re interested in more earthbag workshops. Earthbag workshops are now available all over the world. Check out our Workshop page at Earthbag Building.com.

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Earthbag Shelter for Street Children, Nepal

Day 4 of placing earthbags. We have reached 3ft, our room height will be 8ft.
Day 4 of placing earthbags. We have reached 3ft, our room height will be 8ft.

I just found this earthbag shelter for street children in Boudha, Nepal. That’s pretty much all I know about this project. Maybe one of our readers can fill us in on the details.

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Another Earthbag Structure Survives Nepal Quake

This earthbag shelter in Badhikhel survived the recent earthquake just fine
This earthbag shelter in Badhikhel survived the recent earthquake just fine

“Hello All,

Our earthbag shelter in Badhikhel (image attached) held up beautifully during the earthquake. The government and aid agencies should consider this building technique in places where manpower / volunteers can be found.”

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How to Build the Best Survival Shelter on a Budget

Traditional dome homes can be made with earthbags
Traditional dome homes can be made with earthbags
“If you are planning to bug out to a remote location, you probably think about building a permanent home that will remain unnoticed and able to withstand many kinds of attacks. But would you consider that the cheapest survival shelter is also the best? Would you start building an earthbag house?

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Storm Safety Shelter

Earthbag storm safety shelters for hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters
Earthbag storm safety shelters for hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters

“This was designed for safety in mind. We have had many requests in natural disaster areas (Oklahoma, Colorado, California) that we decided to make a universal plan that meets the international standard for storm shelter safety with an environmentally sound method. The Storm Safety Shelter is designed in accordance with the 2009 IBC and the 2008 ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters (ICC-500.)”

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