Hyperadobe Tiny House
How Hyperadobe Became My Favorite Natural Building Method
I've known about hyperadobe building for a long time. I have wanted to give it a shot since I first heard about it. Recently, I got my chance when a…
Living Underground Is Looking Better All of the Time!
The above image is Owen Geiger's Subterranean Survival Shelter Plan, available on our website. Last night, I stepped outside around midnight. It was a relatively balmy 63 degrees outside. This…
Earthbag sunscreen
Making Sunscreen for Earthbags
Most of my readers are already probably aware, but the greatest danger to earthbags and earthbag structures, is UV exposure. They can handle moisture, impacts, even friggin gunshots and explosions…
What is Natural Building? Is It All or Nothing?
In This Post I Examine What the Term Natural Building Means. I Talk About Earthbag, Straw Bale, Cob, and Environmental Impact.
What is Earthbag Building?
I’ve Been a Proponent of Earthbag Building for Well Over a Decade Now. When I Tell People What I Teach, I’d Say That at Least 95% Of Folks Haven’t Heard of It. The Premise Is Simple: Put Dirt (A Mix of Sand and Clay) In Sandbags and Build Walls With It. We Built Our First Earthbag House in 2009...