Earth Bag Eco Homes


Earthbag building is a construction form that is simple, sustainable, and innovative. The California Institure of Earth Art and Architecture specializes and teaching this form of construction being guided by three principles: “1) shelter is a basic human right, (2) every human being should be able to build a house for him or herself, and (3) the best way to provide shelter for the exponentially increasing human population is by building with earth.” A very noble cause by founder Nader Khalili and for Architecture to provide but it may be possible to bring shelter to people all over the world with these techniques.

Earth-bag construction is sustainable because it uses small amount of water, uses local and abundant materials (earth made from mixture of 25% clay, 70% sand, and 5% cement), long lasting, and uses passive solar heating so that temperatures are kept low in the summer and warm in the winter.

The above image is a design that came to mind instantly when I saw the following article and links on earth domes. The design utilizes hundreds and could possibly utilize thousands (the more the better) acrylic rods or simple glass drinking glasses (or recycled glass bottles) for small skylights (nurse added for ambience and necessity of desert travel). Enjoy!! J

 Interesting Links:
soil test
directions
wood roofs
living roof
smooth plastering
lunar base





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  1. Gail -- Infinite PossiblitiesFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    THere are terrific RESOURCE-FULL websites for Earthbag/HiperAdobe/Superadobe, also known as Free Form Rammed Earth building.

    www.earthbagbuilding.com

    There are house plans, materials resources, videos of many projects around the world. And a blog which shares, too. AND MUCH MORE!

    HAVE FUN EXPLORING ALL YOUR OPTIONS!

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