“The main advantages of using bamboo for roof constructions are:
• It is a traditional technology, which is well understood by local artisans. No special tools are required.
low cost
Ferrocement Vault with Cardboard Backing
Here’s a very low cost vault roof that’s suitable for sheds and developing countries. The cardboard prevents the cement from falling through.
Adobe Homes / Ramon Quintana
“Short documentary about Adobe Homes built by Ramon Quintana in Santa Isabel Mexico.”
DIY Ferrocement Domes and Vaults
“The “Green” movement has its roots in the late 60’s with the “back-to-the land” movement—-when people really started to think not just about alternative life styles but different methods of building—-including sustainability. It could easily be argued that the father and mother of the back-to-the-land movement were Helen and Scott Nearing.
FreeDome Earth
FreeDome Earth from jacksonbarlow on Vimeo.
“FreeDome Earth is a tribe of earthbuilders and sacred activists.
Solar Drying Closet
“Hi Owen, I love your blog and am so impressed with all the work you do. Thank-you.
It crossed my mind that drying clothes is difficulty not often covered. Sure there are commercial dryers with various levels of efficiency and power sources. But they are expensive to buy and to use over time. And the dryer wears out your clothes, changing them slowly into lint. A clothes line works in good weather but is useless in bad.