Our sister site, Earthbag Structures.com, has lots of good information about building with earthbags in disaster prone areas. Click on the link to read the full article. This blog post is just a summary.
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Free Earthbag Training for NGOs
Due to the amazing success of earthbag buildings surviving the recent earthquake, I’m receiving requests to train the trainers who will help rebuild Nepal. I just started the Take it to Zero project and so it seems fitting to offer this training for free.
Extraordinary Micro Earthship in New Zealand
“After watching the film Garbage Warrior, kiwi couple Nathan Rushton and Jess Fitzgerald were so inspired by Earthship architecture that they actually travelled to New Mexico to study Earthship Biotecture with pioneering architect Michael Reynolds.
Houses in Nepal: Gone in the Twinkling of an Eye
Imagine a builder who spent their whole life building houses in their town for family, friends and other people they know.
First Steps Himalaya.org Appeal for Help in Nepal
“We have launched an urgent appeal to help provide relief for FSH supported villages in rural Nepal devastated by the April 25th earthquake. We are deeply concerned about the welfare of the children and families supported by First Steps Himalaya in our 22 project villages.
New Life Foundation Earthbag Roundhouse Completed
“It’s another proud day at the New Life Foundation in Chiang Rai, Thailand. After months of hard work, sweat and love from our residents and volunteers, we have finished building the Earthbag Roundhouse! The Roundhouse will now become a home for Adam, one of our dedicated long-term life coaches.”