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Earthbag Instructable

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 25, 2010 by Kelly HartNovember 25, 2010

I’ve created a page at Instructables.com: Step-by-Step Earthbag Building. They have lots of good information there on many different topics. My Instructable is based on my previous article at EarthbagBuilding.com called Step-by-Step Earthbag Construction. But I changed things around a … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Education, Emergency Shelter, Filling Bags, Foundations, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, how to, how to build, instructable, instructions, sand bag, sandbag home, step by step, vertical walls | 3 Replies

How to Reduce or Eliminate Tarping Earthbag Walls

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 13, 2010 by Kelly HartNovember 13, 2010

Polypropylene bags are susceptible to UV damage if left exposed to sunlight for more than a few weeks. High intensity sunlight in deserts and at high altitudes is a particular concern. Builders typically use tarps to protect earthbag walls during … Continue reading →

Posted in Bag Material, Economics, Introduction, Plasters, Structural aspects | Tagged earth, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag house, eliminate tarping, how to eliminate tarping, how to reduce tarping, sand bag, sandbag home, tarp, tarping | 11 Replies

Earthbag and Bamboo Home Construction

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 11, 2010 by Kelly HartNovember 11, 2010

The video and text below is from the Eco Preservation Society. They say they know of a bamboo preservation technique that lasts 300 years in the tropics if kept covered. Please visit their site for more information, and if you … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Introduction | Tagged bamboo, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, sand bag, sandbag home | 2 Replies

Physical Properties of Polypropylene Bags

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 9, 2010 by Kelly HartOctober 9, 2010

The following text and list of properties has been gathered from various poly bag supplier websites to give you a snapshot view of poly earthbags. The information is presented here in a condensed format for brevity. It’s fun doing these … Continue reading →

Posted in Bag Material, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earth, earth house, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag home, earthbag houses, poly bags, polypropylene bags, sand bag, sandbag home, sandbag house, woven poly bags | 6 Replies

The Most Bang for the Buck? Part 1

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 28, 2010 by Kelly HartSeptember 28, 2010

What’s the most efficient, cost-effective way to build with earthbags? How can you enclose the most space with the least time, effort and money? Well, it depends in part on climate, individual skills and preferences as far as styles/building types. … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Economics, Introduction | Tagged affordable, earthbag building, earthbag homes, earthbags, efficient, low cost, round versus square, sand bags, sandbag home | 6 Replies

The Orange Tree Atelye (or Workshop)

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 10, 2010 by Kelly HartSeptember 10, 2010

Here’s another project taking off to help Haiti. Text quoted from their website. We are an interdisciplinary research and design team from the University of Cincinnati. We were formed to provide a long term growth plan for the Good Shepherd … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Emergency Shelter, Introduction | Tagged disaster resistant, earth house, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag home, earthbag house, Emergency Shelter, Haiti, Orange Tree Atelye, rebuilding, sand bag, sandbag home, shelter | 3 Replies

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