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Earthbag/Scoria Bag Building Online Workshop

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 7, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

I woke up the other day with a new idea for online training to help people build their own small sustainable homes. If five or more couples/households sign up for this training program then I could guide them through the … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building, Workshops | Tagged building with scoria, dirt cheap housing, earthbag house, earthbag workshop, few or no codes, natural building, natural building workshop, online workshop, scoria, scoria bags | 10 Replies

Chris’s Scoria Dome in Crestone

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 27, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“This is Chris who’s building the 24′ reciprocally framed scoria bag dome in Crestone. It has a 12′ gothic arch out the front southside; a vaulted airlock entrance; a 100 square foot cool pantry; and loft. I have a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged DIY, earthbag, earthbag dome, earthbag house, green building, low cost, natural building, scoria, scoria dome, sustainable | 13 Replies

Loft Floor Joists

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 8, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Please document your earthbag project to share with others. Festismr’s YouTube channel has 17 videos on building a scoria bag house.

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Posted in Design, Insulation, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag house, scoria, scoria bag | Leave a reply

Yogi Farm Roundhouses

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 8, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“We are a tribal, egalitarian community focused on living in harmony with the Earth, practicing yoga and meditation, sharing a raw vegan lifestyle, and creating a permaculture farm with lush and abundant food forests in a warm tropical environment. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Climate, Design, Introduction | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag house, earthbag roundhouse, roundhouse, scoria, scoria bag | 7 Replies

Earthbag Scoria Casita

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 20, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Here’s another great project. This small domicile demonstrates how scoria homes are faster and easier to build than bags filled with soil, and more insulating. This doesn’t mean standard soil-filled earthbags are obsolete. There are pros and cons to each … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Economics, Filling Bags, Insulation, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, insulated earthbag, pumice, sand bag, scoria, scoria bag, scoria earthbag, volcanic rock | 7 Replies

How to Build the Strongest Buildings That Can Last Centuries

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 30, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Dustin: I live in Florida where few domestic buildings last more than 50 years because of hurricanes. I explored the Monolithic Dome for quite some time. They have stood the test of direct hits by very powerful hurricanes that leveled … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Climate, Codes, Design, Domes, Economics, Education, Emergency Shelter, Foundations, Insulation, Introduction, Plasters, Roofs, Structural aspects | Tagged disaster resistant, dome home, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag dome, earthbag home, earthbag house, earthquake resistant, ferrocement, ferrocement dome, hurricane resistant, pumicecrete, sand bag, scoria, tornado resistant | 7 Replies

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