Hello All! We are holding an Introduction to Earthbag Course in Joshua Tree, CA on the 25th of January at 9am-5pm. We will be giving basic information about the techniques, design, and creative properties that earthbag construction entails. Please join us if you can to enjoy the day (it’s always sunny in the desert.) Also see our links below to keep updated with what is going on in our neck of the desert; and sometimes woods.
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Luke’s Interview on Tiny House Chat Podcast
Owen,
“I’m being interviewed on January 20th at 8pm EST to share the basic benefits of earthbag building for Tiny House Chat’s podcast. I’m really excited about it. They mention that I’m from naturalbuildingblog.com, which I’m going to clear up that I’m just the measly ol’ social media manager. But I’m excited to share what I know about it & hopefully put a good face on for earthbag building. Just thought I’d let you know that was happening!” Here’s the link to the podcast.
The podcast will be posted to AnyMeeting.com
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First Earthbag Shake Table Tests Create a Computer Model
“How much reinforcement do straight wall earthbag buildings need for earthquakes?
Engineers can’t tell without test results. Until this year no one has tested earthbag on a shake table, since full-size testing could cost between $10,000 and $15,000 USD.
Rain and Spirit Permaculture and Bio-building Centre
“Hello, I am writing you from Argentina. Three years ago I went to Cal Earth Foundation to take superadobe workshop. I started to build my home at the moment I came back. A lot of people where trying to start their own projects with the only help of a video from youtube. So, I started … Read more
Best Building System for Florida
Email question: “We are in the process of relocating to NE Florida, and would like to build a home with alternative building materials. It would seem that straw bale homes are not the best solution for Zone 9 [ed: due to risk of moisture damage]. What is your recommendation for the best building material, based on climate/humidity in the NE Florida coast? Is earthbag the best?”
Casa de Tierra
“In April 2011, Casa de Tierra broke ground for a guest house on client Melanie Hamilton’s land in San Juan del Sur. Melanie has visited Nicaragua many times over the past decade, and was ready to lay down roots, and build an ecologically-friendly home.