Vault + Loft House
Rammed tire construction is far from my recommended building method. Use earthbags instead and this design would be very practical.
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Loft or Attic Trusses
We have previously discussed a number of low cost, do-it-yourself trusses and roof systems. Use the search engine above with keywords such as ‘truss’ or ‘roof’ to find older blog posts. Today’s post is about a special type of truss … Continue reading →
HNC House Loft Detail
How do you get the most space for the least amount of money and yet still have a safe, durable, comfortable home? The two primary techniques we settled on in the HNC House design are large lofts and wrap-around porches. … Continue reading →
Roundwood Loft Construction
Lowering costs is a major goal of earthbag building. One way to reduce costs is by using wood poles for lofts, roofs and other parts of the house. The poles are practically free if you obtain a firewood permit from … Continue reading →