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Jiri Earthbag Project Report

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 14, 2016 by Kelly HartJune 14, 2016

“We are extremely proud of the results of this project as we managed to achieve our targets and have had a very positive response from the Jiri locals. The Jirel house has been a response to local architectural vernacular and … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged affordable, earthbag, earthbag house, earthquake, earthquake resistance, Nepal, rebuild, reconstruction, safe, sustainable | Leave a reply

Earthbag School in Bhackek, Nepal

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 12, 2016 by Kelly HartJune 12, 2016

“Namaste everyone, The Earthbag school in Bhackek is finished! It took 250 local workers, and 65 volunteers 4 1/2 months to complete. We would like thank all the donors and volunteers who have contributed time and money to make this … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged affordable, DIY, earthbag, earthbag school, earthquake, earthquake resistant, natural building, Nepal, rebuild, sustainable | 1 Reply

Cowboy Builders in Nepal

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 9, 2016 by Kelly HartJune 9, 2016

The importance of using trained engineers, architects and supervisors can’t be emphasized enough. Due to a lack of trained builders, a few dangerous earthbag projects have been built in Nepal by what I call ‘cowboy builders’ – those with little … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged earthquake, Nepal, rebuild, reconstruct, safety | 11 Replies

30 Earthquake Resistant Earthbag Houses in Mulabari, Nepal

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 2, 2016 by Kelly HartJune 2, 2016

I’m back home now (yeah!), but wanted to share more of what we saw while touring earthbag projects near Kathmandu. Carisimo, a German-based NGO, have built 30 earthbag houses in this village using young foreign volunteers and local families. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged affordable, DIY, earthbag, earthbag house, earthquake, earthquake resistant, Nepal, nepal reconstruction, rebuild, sustainable | 7 Replies

Reconstructing Steel Framed Schools in Nepal with Earthbags

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 29, 2016 by Kelly HartMay 29, 2016

Phulping, Sindhupalchok: This first of its kind school reconstruction project reuses existing steel posts, steel trusses, metal roofing, foundation, concrete slab floor, windows and doors, and integrates them with earthbag tube walls. The design is very strong because the steel … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged affordable, earthbag, earthbag school, earthquake, earthquake resistant, Nepal, rebuild, reconstruction, seismic, sustainable | 1 Reply

Nepal — Focus now on massive rebuild

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 2, 2015 by Kelly HartJuly 2, 2015

“A Nelson trust’s humble earthbag school has gained international attention after it withstood the devastating Nepal earthquakes. Now, First Step Himalaya wants to use the earthbag technology in its work to rebuild the schools it supports in Nepal.

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Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged disaster resistant, earthbag, earthbag house, earthquake resistant, first steps, low cost, natural building, Nepal, rebuild, safe, sustainable | 1 Reply

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