“After spending over ten years of natural building in countries ranging from Argentina, Guatemala, Africa, Thailand and around the US, Miguel Elliott aka “Sir Cobalot” has brought his skills to his hometown of Petaluma, California, a town with a rich history of natural adobe building. Inspired and fascinated at an early age by the earthen ovens at General Vallejo’s old adobe home in Petaluma, Miguel now finds himself specializing in creating various living earth structures such as cob benches, cob ovens, adobe dome saunas and small huts.”
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El Jicarito Earthbag School Update
“Work continues in El Jicarito School site! The elementary class is almost finished and the preschool is in very good shape! We are getting closer! Thanks to all the groups that have helped over the past weeks, the community, Seeds of Learning and all of you for your support!
Brick Domes for Mexico
Email: Mr Geiger, I very much want to build a dome home similar to Steve Areen’s dome. I live in San Miguel de Allende Mexico. I would like to accomplish a nice dome home. I am 61 years of age. I will have at least 3 workers with me. Can you make a recommendation? Thank you, Cathy
Ontario Natural Building Coalition
“Do you desire to build your own home one day? Here is your opportunity to get started in an action-packed 1 day primer on what to consider to create and DESIGN your dream home, naturally – offered by Eco-Architect, Ingrid Cryns, of Soma Earth.”
Aprovecho Sustainable Living Skills Program
“Aprovecho’s Natural Building Program is a design/build school offering educational opportunities in the design and construction of energy efficient structures using sustainable materials. Trainings are offered both for the do-it-yourself home-builder as well as students pursuing a career as a designer/builder.”
Incredible Mini Earthship Tour – Tiny Off-Grid House with Solar Power
“In this video, we tour a mini earthship style cabin at the Terra Perma community to learn how the building is designed to produce heat, water, and power; all while being 100% off-grid.