Sunlight will break down polypropylene bags after a few weeks. Here’s a new idea to protect against UV damage. Tarps are big and awkward. Painting the bags is extra work and sort of messy. Shade cloth seems like one of the fastest, best methods to protect against UV damage. Secure the shade cloth to the bags with 2” galvanized roofing nails or something similar. Thanks to Ruedi for this tip.
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Casa Antakarana in Progress
Nuestra Earthbag Cabana
Earthbag roundhouse with thatch roof.
Earthbag on Instagram
I’m often searching for good natural building projects to showcase on our blog. Today let’s take a look at Instagram, a photo sharing website.
Comuna Tola Chica
“Comuna Tola Chica is a community of about 64 families and a total of about 400 people, and is one of the most organized and active comunas in the country, also known as the ‘greenest’ of Ecuador.
Amarelo Superadobe
“Parque da Asa Sul in Brasilia, there is an interesting building superadobe – technique that uses compressed raw land in sacks (Bombina raffia) lined up on one another. In a series of photos, we stroll through the history of the work. The project is the result of a partnership between NGOs Ipoema the Government of the Federal District. In the image above, we see a first step, with walls already raised and the top of the window installation.”