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Open-air 33’ (10m) 2-story Roundhouse

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 24, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

I’m now offering open air earthbag roundhouse designs with large arched doorways. This particular design was done for a client in a tropical climate where maximum ventilation is needed. Note: you could add doors, windows, covering over the stairs, etc. … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged 2 bedroom, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag house earthbag construction, eco architecture, green building, house plan, natural building, open air, sustainable house plan | 23 Replies

Cordwood House Plan

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 22, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Specifications: 776 sq. ft. interior, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Footprint: 30′ x 35′ Description: This simple yet practical home plan is shown with cordwood walls. The same house can be made with earthbags, straw bales, adobe, stone and other materials.

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Posted in Design | Tagged affordable, cordwood, earthbag, eco friendly, green building, home plan, house plan, natural building, small, sustainable | Leave a reply

Double Unit Ecoresort

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 31, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Specifications: Two 16′ diameter roundhouses = 402 sq. ft. interior plus 80 sq. ft. baths, total 482 sq. ft. interior (241 per unit), 1 bed, 1 bath per unit, Footprint: 19′ x 49’ Description: This ecoresort design joins two earthbag … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Introduction | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag home, earthbag house, earthbag plan, ecoresort, ecoresort plan, home design, home plan, house plan, rental unit, resort plan | 5 Replies

Custom Crow Design

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 26, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Specifications: 1,064 sq. ft. interior plus 510 sq. ft. loft, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Footprint: 31′ x 41′ plus porch Description: One of my favorites, this design has a cathedral ceiling over the main living space, wood stove, passive solar … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Introduction | Tagged 1 bath, 3 bedroom, blueprint, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag house, green home, home design, home plan, house design, house plan, low cost, straw bale, sustainable | 4 Replies

Hobbit Homes

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 16, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Surfing the web looking for inspiring ideas is a lot of fun. Choose an interesting topic and soon you’ll be immersed in all sorts of exciting ideas. Image source: Renooij.info Image source: Earthbag House Plans Image source: My Modern Met … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Economics, Introduction | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag house, hobbit, hobbit house, house plan | 4 Replies

$300 Forest House

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 29, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Specifications: 256 sq. ft. 16’x16’ one room house plus 4’ wrap-around porch, Footprint: 24′x24′ Description: Do you dream of having a small place in the woods that can be built practically for free? The Forest House with its striking pyramid … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Economics, Introduction | Tagged affordable, green, green home, home design, home plan, house design, house plan, low cost, sustainable, thatch, timber frame, tiny house, wood frame | 5 Replies

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