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Earthbag Newsletter
Patti Stouter's earthbag newsletter recaps news and events in the developing world. Patti Stouter has published a new earthbag newsletter that recaps recent news and events in the developing world. Th… more →
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The Underground Earthen Home
wrote 2 months ago: The underground home presents some pros and cons. Interior lighting among the first things t … more →
Why an Earthen Home?
wrote 2 months ago: It flies in the face of McMansions, uber square foot homes and the elite designs gracing the cover o … more →
Zero Energy One
wrote 8 months ago: December 11, 2009 by Owen Geiger Zero Energy One Earthbag House ข้อมูลจำเพาะ: ภายใน 846 ตารางฟุต, 1 … more →
Azarbaijan earthquake region needs help - پناهگاه های اضطراری
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wrote 9 months ago: EARTHQUAKE -REACH OUT-HELP OUT- پناهگاه های اضطراری ************ I’m convinced that these shel … more →
Earthbag Newsletter
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wrote 2 years ago: Patti Stouter's earthbag newsletter recaps news and events in the developing world. Patti Stouter ha … more →
Sustainable Earthbag Design Features
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wrote 2 years ago: Earthbag structures are sustainable because they are safe (fire and mold resistant, structurally sou … more →
Earthbag Projects in Haiti
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wrote 2 years ago: As you can see from the list below, earthbag building is really starting to take off in Haiti. And t … more →
Alternatives to Conventional Roofs: Domes and Vaults
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wrote 2 years ago: From time to time we answer reader’s questions. Q: Why aren’t people making roofs from earth using d … more →
Other Uses for ¼” Steel Rod
wrote 2 years ago: An earlier post described how to use ¼” steel rod to install electrical boxes you may have forgotten … more →
Installing Electrical Boxes
wrote 2 years ago: It’s very easy to install electrical boxes in earthbag walls. The process involves two basic steps: … more →
The 'Low Down' on Housing Costs
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wrote 2 years ago: We’ve been explaining how you can build a sustainable earthbag home for around $10/square foot. To b … more →
Building Efficiently
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wrote 3 years ago: Many people want to know the lowest cost way of building. Here’s a short comparison of costs to buil … more →
My Favorite Slider
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wrote 3 years ago: My Favorite Slider Here’s a drawing of my favorite earthbag slider that makes it easy to place bags … more →
Estimating Costs
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wrote 3 years ago: It’s not difficult estimating costs for small houses. Simply add up the number of each main co … more →
24” Earthbag Modules
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wrote 3 years ago: Using a standard-sized module can simplify the building design process. An even two foot module, for … more →
Comparison to Sand Bag Bunkers
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wrote 3 years ago: From time to time we’ll post answers to readers’ questions. Q: How do earthbag structures compare to … more →
Corrugated Metal for Bond Beams and Wall Bracing
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wrote 3 years ago: Corrugated Metal and Wood Bond Beam. Illustration credit: Patti Stouter Our earthbag design team is … more →
New Computer Renderings
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wrote 3 years ago: Enviro Dome I’m gradually converting my basic hand-drawn plans to AutoCAD and SketchUp, starti … more →
What Size Bag is Best?
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wrote 3 years ago: The most common size bag for earthbag (sand bag) building measures about 18”x30” measured when empty … more →
