House of Earth

For thousands of years, clay soil has been used worldwide to construct versatile buildings. Today people are rediscovering the advantages of earthen construction and for many good reasons: It's easy to work with, extremely affordable, environmentally friendly, durable, and beautiful All you need to [...]
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For thousands of years, clay soil has been used worldwide to construct versatile buildings. Today people are rediscovering the advantages of earthen construction and for many good reasons: It's easy to work with, extremely affordable, environmentally friendly, durable, and beautiful All you need to get started is basic equipment: buckets, shovels, and a wheelbarrow. This how-to manual shares the most popular and time-tested techniques for building with cob, adobe, light straw clay, earth bags, earthen plasters, earthen floors, and clay paints. Also included are complete instructions for how to build an earthen bread-and-pizza oven. Rogue skillfully conveys everything you need to know, from identifying the right materials to building arches and niches and incorporating plumbing and electricity. Additional support, including photo galleries and videos, can be find on his website housealive.org.