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Earthbag Platform for Yurts

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 28, 2011 by Kelly HartOctober 28, 2011

I posted an idea for Insulated Earthbag Foundations for Yurts at Instructables.com. One reader who left a comment liked the idea, but needed a simpler design so he wouldn’t have to get a building permit. Here’s an idea for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes, Design, Economics, Emergency Shelter, Foundations, Insulation, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag foundation, earthbag home, earthbag house, foundation, sand bag, temporary, yurt, yurt foundation, yurt platform | 4 Replies

Seismic Resistant Gravel Bag Foundations

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 18, 2011 by Kelly HartSeptember 18, 2011

Yesterday’s post was about the earthquake resistance of earthbags. Today’s post illustrates what an earthquake resistant gravel bag foundation looks like and explains why this design is so effective. Gravel is an ideal material for this application because it’s durable, … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Design, Economics, Emergency Shelter, Filling Bags, Insulation, Introduction, Structural aspects, Testing | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag foundation, earthbag home, earthbag house, earthquake, earthquake proof, earthquake resistant, foundation, gravel bag, gravel bag foundation, low cost, rubble bag, rubble foundation rubble trench, sand bag, seismic, seismic resistant | 5 Replies

Extra Courses Versus Raising the Site

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 7, 2011 by Kelly HartSeptember 7, 2011

One good method to raise a structure high enough to prevent moisture damage is to build on high ground and/or raise the building site (building pad). This is what I’ve done on our earthbag structures so far. We spread out … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Design, Emergency Shelter, Filling Bags, Foundations, Insulation, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag foundation, earthbag home, earthbag house, flood prevention, foundation, gravel bags, sand bag, site work | 3 Replies

Another Earthbag Foundation Method

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 2, 2011 by Kelly HartAugust 2, 2011

I published my preferred earthbag foundation method in my new book Earthbag Building Guide. It still seems to be the strongest method because it locks 1-1/2 courses of earthbags below grade. With this method, the site is raised prior to … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Economics, Emergency Shelter, Filling Bags, Foundations, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag foundation, earthbag home, earthbag house, foundation, gravel bags, low cost foundation, rubble trench, sand bag | 9 Replies

Instructable: Insulated Earthbag Foundations for Yurts

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 21, 2011 by Kelly HartFebruary 21, 2011

This Instructable includes complete step-by-step instructions on how to make an insulated earthbag foundation. You can use the same process to make insulated foundations for any type of structure – straw bale, earthbag, cordwood, etc. Yurts or gers are very … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Design, Economics, Foundations, Insulation, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged cold climate, earth, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, foundation, frost protected, insulated, insulated earthbag foundation, insulated foundation, sand bag | 5 Replies

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