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DIY Temporary Brick Hibachi

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 28, 2015 by Kelly HartDecember 28, 2015

Yet another low cost cooking option. Search our blog for many other ideas.

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Posted in General | Tagged affordable, DIY, efficient, fire, hibachi, low cost, low cost cooking, reclaimed, sustainable | Leave a reply

Fire Resistant Green Building

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 29, 2012 by Kelly HartMarch 29, 2012

“I PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT! Global Warming Equals Increasing Fire Danger Build a Durable Fire resistant Structure Fire Resistant Roofing Fire Resistant Decking Maintain a Defensible Space II LESSONS FROM THE 1993 LAGUNA BEACH FIRE – WHAT SURVIVED? – Many if … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag house, fire, fire resistant, fire resistant housing, fireproof | Leave a reply

Earthbag Domes for High Fire Risk Areas

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 17, 2012 by Kelly HartJanuary 17, 2012

I received an email about the high fire risk in Victoria and much of southern Australia, and they explained how they are considering earthbag domes as a fire safety strategy. Wooden roofs, especially houses with roof overhangs, would be at … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Domes, Introduction | Tagged dome, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag dome, earthbag house, fire, fire proof, fire resistance | 20 Replies

Forest Fire Destroys Homes near Earthbag Home

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 9, 2011 by Kelly HartMarch 9, 2011

Today’s post is from Eco Friendly Shelters. You know, it’s one thing to talk about the excellent fire resistance of earthbag structures in the abstract, but I’m sure living through a forest fire would be much different — possibly life … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Economics, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, fire, fire resistance, fire resistant, fire resistant housing, sand bag | 9 Replies

What about Building in Fire Country?

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 21, 2010 by Kelly HartDecember 21, 2010

From time to time we answer reader’s questions. Susan: I live in a part of Texas with a lot of people who live at poverty level. This sort of building around here would provide much comfort for those who live … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, fire, fire proof, fire resistant, fire risk, resistance | 2 Replies

How to Build a House That Will Self Destruct and Burn Like Crazy

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 24, 2010 by Kelly HartSeptember 24, 2010

We spend a lot of time here explaining how to build strong, safe houses. Let’s look at conventional code-approved building materials and see how they compare to earthbag building. Because building codes were written by big industries to favor themselves, … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes, Design, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag homes, earthbag houses, fire, fire danger, fire resistance, fire safety, house fires, sand bag | 3 Replies

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