“Reflections Camp is located in Kabak Koyu inside Kabak Valley (Turkey) and was the fourth camp to be established. Reflections’ focus is on preservation of nature and the enhancement of beauty inside the camp. Where others in Kabak Koyu have concentrated on bigger and more we have spent our time on special designs such as our beautiful Yin – Yang fireplace area, natural wood pieces, mosaics, earth roofs and the overall design of our camp. As well we are superbly located at least 100 meters away from the cluster of other camps with amazing views of both the sea and towering mountains. Reflections is just a seven minute walk from the beach through Kabak Valley’s olive groves, amidst a forest abundant with Red Pines, Carab and Manzanita trees, patches of thyme, lilac and wild flowers!”
green building
Hyper-Wattle Video and Update
Patti Stouter, winner of the $300 House contest, is at it again. Her latest project combines 1. gravel-filled poly bags (earthbag foundation), 2. hyper-adobe (compacted soil in mesh bags), with 3. hyper-wattle (straw filled mesh bags or tubes soaked in clay). The structure is then plastered with earth and lime.
Patti: “I am so pleased with how firm the straw wattle walls on my bench have become. I’m glad I chose a layout that will be an asset to my yard, because the wall is there to stay.
German Association for Building with Earth
structure in Germany, by Prof. Dr. Gernot Minke. The entire building is ecologically planned with timber and earth as the primary building materials.
“In a time in which environmental responsibility is becoming increasingly important, conservation of resources and environmentally sound construction methods are gaining in significance.
Today there is a demand for building materials which require little energy for their production, which are always recyclable and hygienically safe, and which also offer scope for creative design – modern building materials such as earth.
Earthbag House in Turkey Survives 6.1 Earthquake
Earthbag Foundations for Soggy Seismic Areas
By Kerry Bingham
As far as I know, mine was the second earthbag structure to be built in Turkey, and it was met with widespread skepticism. With frequent earthquakes, severe flash-flooding on the south coast during the winter months and rising damp, many thought the house would either ‘melt’, slide or be shaken to the ground.
Solid Earth Video
Solid Earth from PassitOn on Vimeo. Thanks again to Cliff for recommending more great info.