Start Some Good

Start Some Good is trying to raise money for an affordable earthbag project in Hungary. This fundraising campaign has ended unsuccessfully, but I’m including it here to show how people all over the world are seeking ways to build affordably and sustainably. The current system is broken, in my opinion. What can we do to … Read more

Our Green Home

June 2010 – The first wooden form for windows is being installed.
June 2010 – The first wooden form for windows is being installed.

“The process of building our green home – A Photo Journal.
This is a big post with very few words except for the captions. The idea is to have a sticky post at the top of the page for any visitors to the blog to get a snapshot view of the progress of the house from since the start in 2009. We will keep updating the progress as we near completion of our home.

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Superadobe Project Model

Clay model of proposed superadobe (earthbag) project
Clay model of proposed superadobe (earthbag) project

“While we started the work, I happened to do an internship. We have to do a room in a fenced area, and I had the idea of doing it with superadobe. We also made a saloncillo or room for people and a bathroom.

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