“First Steps Himalaya constructed an earthbag Education and Training Centre just prior to the massive earthquake that hit Nepal on 25th April 2015. The building was constructed using proven earthbag construction methods utilizing polypropylene sacks, barbed wire, steel rebar and earth. The building stood up to the 7.9 magnitude earthquake as well as a 6.5 magnitude local earthquake that followed soon after.
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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.”
Inside View of Ancient Shelter
I probably won’t be recommending Pinterest very much since they’ve made it much harder to view their site for non-members. Maybe it’s just me because I’ve spent so many hours scouring their site, but I’m practically blocked. Anyway, I found this interesting drawing on a shelter page at Pinterest and thought I’d share.
Geolyth Mineral Insulation
“Builders today have very high standards and architects and construction companies need products of the highest technical standard which still enable cost-effective construction.
Underhill – The Magical Hobbit-Like Eco Cave House
“This week we visit Underhill, an incredible hobbit-home like, eco-cave house built into a hillside. The off-the-grid house is cleverly constructed to resemble a cave. With no electricity in the house, the stone, wood and rustic features truly make you feel like you’re stepping back in time.”
Her Farm, an Earthbag Home for Women in Nepal
“This past month 34 high school students volunteered to build a house for women at Her Farm. Previously, one volunteer from Colorado had spent two weeks putting in the foundation for the first “earthbag” house to be built in this part of Nepal.