Mike Creedy just sent me word of his upcoming free earthbag workshop. You might remember the recent blog post about the permitted earthbag dome he’s building in Florida. I’ve pasted a few factoids from his Florida Dome Home Blog.
“We will be hosting a free workshop on site starting Saturday 14 July.
1459 181 road
Live Oak, Fl 32060
Tel: Will be switched on just for you… 386 466 2010
This home is really nice. Contact Ecobob if you’re looking to buy a straw bale house in New Zealand. Source: Ecobob
“Located in the cooler central Utah climate at 6,000 foot elevation, the Allan’s solar home integrates at least ten different forms of solar, including: trombe wall, solarium convection, photovoltaic cells, propylene-glycol heat exchange, eutectic salt chamber, berm insulation, black chimneys and under-ground intake for passive solar air conditioning, and dehydration of food.”
Ever heard of ferrocement roofs made with burlap instead of wire mesh? This site explains everything you need to know. Thanks to Matt for finding this innovative roof method. Source: Ferrocement.com
Specifications: 776 sq. ft. interior, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Footprint: 30′ x 35′
Description: This simple yet practical home plan is shown with cordwood walls. The same house can be made with earthbags, straw bales, adobe, stone and other materials.