Abstract:
The present invention relates to the creation of structures comprised of earthen-mixed composites. This forming system allows for the efficient creation of structures with relatively low cost, time, and labor with exceptional accuracy. Moreover, the system employs accessible and simple construction materials, allowing users of all skill levels to create structures that may serve as dwellings, educational, working, recreational sites, and the like.

Description:
FIELD OF INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to the creation of structures comprised of earthen-mixed composites. This forming system allows for the efficient creation of structures with relatively low cost, time, and labor with exceptional accuracy. Moreover, the system employs accessible and simple construction materials, allowing users of all skill levels to create structures that may serve as dwellings, educational, working, recreational sites, and the like. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Construction of earthen material dwellings has been known for, likely, thousands of years. For instance, Cob, is an English term, constructed near the year 1600 as a building material used since prehistoric times. Oxford English Dictionary, 2 nd  ed. 2009. Named for the action needed to create a structure, to “beat” or “strike”, which is now the material is applied to create a wall. As is well known, Cob is known by many names, including: adobe, lump clay, puddled clay, chalk mud, wichert, clay daubins, swish, torchis, bauge, and bousille. Many of those names are specific to the geographical origin of use. 
     Traditional Cob has been made by mixing clay-based subsoil with sand, straw and water. Mixing traditions are generally labor intensive. For instance, as was traditionally done in England, oxen were used to trample the mixture to create the cob material. Other methods include mixing by throwing the material onto a stone, known as cobbing. The ability to add height to the structure it dependent on the water content of the mix and climate. After such time interval (2-5 days), the walls are trimmed and the next level is built. 
     There is a need for a system allowing for a single user to create earthen mixture from locally sourced materials, and create a structure without the use of additional labor, at a low cost and reduce time. The present system meets such needs and provides further related advantages. 
     Advantages of Cob are well known; Cob is a very durable material, with earthquake and wind resistant qualities. Cob is with many health benefit qualities as it does not rot, grow mold, or attract termites. Cob blocks radioactive and electromagnetic waves. Cob is a detoxifying natural substance that contribute to air quality improvement. Cob holds a unique geothermal quality that deliver more energy saving while adding comfort due to its ability to absorb and deliver heat and humidity when needed. Cob is known to be very porous and can absorb a tremendous amount of water before it loses its structural integrity. Recent studies indicated that Cob structure is best at maintaining and diverse and healthy microbiome, crucial for our well been. Structures made from the material frequently has a foundational base of relatively non-degradable materials such as cement, stone, brick, and the like. Likewise, a roof sufficient to reduce the exposure of Cob walls to wet environments is essential for a durable Cob structure. Cob structures frequently have a thickness between one to two feet. 
     Disadvantages to building Cob structures are equally well known. Namely, the mixing of the Cob mixture is very labor intensive. As the wall is formed, pieces are “thrown” onto the foundation in small brick-sized globs one at a time. It is difficult to maintain uniform thickness and accurate geometric shape, along with properly leveled walls. Necessarily, to form a dwelling structure, many individuals would be needed for construction. As such, it is not uncommon to find sites that suggest hosting a “workshop” where a community of individuals come together to create a structure together. 
     Advantages and disadvantages of using other earthen composites for building are similar and well known. 
     Systems to support straight and level earthen wall formation (including Cob), are well known. These systems often include rebar, metal fencing, and complex support systems that allow earthen mixtures to be placed and to dry with uniform thickness. One such system is described in U.S. Pat. No. 2,498,325 for a “Method of Forming a Sock Pile of Sulfur.” This patent describes a bracing system for forming a sulfur stock pile by using two parallel panels anchored to a certain distance apart by upside down U-shaped pieces. This system does not, however, account for larger walls that need both vertical and horizontal support. Moreover, the method for anchoring the panels to the formed wall for use is inefficient and would likely result in nonuniform thickness. 
     Similarly, other documents have shown methods for making earthen buildings such as U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0352251. This application describes a lattice work type frame in which earthen composite may be used to fill with pugging clay to create structures. The lattice-work mold is intended to be temporary, allowing for the mold to be reused within the construction of the structure. Likewise, EP 0245180 B1 describes a method for building walls with muddled clay, the walls described therein have multiple layers with structural supports therein. An array of other documents similarly describe methods using encased structural support for the construction of earthen walls. See U.S. Pat. No. 6,718,722 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,073,306. 
     Thus, current methods for earthen composite structures remains labor intense. Even with the methods described, structures built often suffer from various thicknesses of the walls, which compromises the integrity of the structure. Use of the methods described requires skill, and those who are unskilled would have difficulty in creating a successful earthen composite structure. 
     For those seeking to build structures with natural materials (a number that continues to rise with concern over environmental pollutants within the home), they face up to three-fold cost when compared to traditional materials. 
     Thus, there is a need for a method for the construction of earthen composite structures that is simple, easily accessible by a lay person, comprising accessible and standard materials, affordable, not labor intensive, comprising materials having secondary uses, ecological, and time-saving. A versatile system that deliver accuracy and flexibility when it comes complex geometric structure in all three structural axles. Such accuracy is required by structural engineers and expected by code officials. The ability to pacify engineers and code officials is necessary to create useful earthen composite structures. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention describes an earthen composite forming system that accomplishes all the needs. The earthen composite forming system shows a construction cost well below conventional construction, and up to thirty-fold reduction in labor force. Cost saved from such a drastic reduction in labor force adds significantly to overall cost saved (as more than 80% of cost is labor related). The system provides the required accuracy demanded by structural engineers and expected by code officials. The system provides the flexibility essential for replicable construction models. 
     The efficient earthen composite structure system of the present invention provides significant cost, time, quality, and labor benefit to known systems. 
     In one embodiment, the forming system consists of vertically placed vertical studs, which are paired with a left and right stud to form vertical column, the vertical columns placed at an inner and outer side of all corners of a building structure. A plate that is angled to achieve the desired shape of the building connects the left and right vertical stud, in this embodiment, to form a vertical column. The vertical columns are tied to each other at predetermined intervals with threaded rods between the base and the top. The bottom of the vertical columns may sit, or be tied to foundational elements with fasteners and a plate secured to the top of the column secures the top. 
     In other embodiments, the forming system consists of a pair (a left and right) of vertical 2″×6″×16′ placed studs, creating a vertical column, wherein two vertical columns are placed at the inner and outer side of all corners of the building structure. Each pair vertical studs are connected to each other by an 8″×8″ aluminum plates that are ⅛″ thick. The angle of the aluminum plate (as it is bent in a midline) being determined by the desired shape of the building (e.g., wherein the structure is 4 sided, a 90° at its midline, and where the structure is eight-sided, a 135° at its midline). 
     Furthermore, in that embodiment, the inner and outer vertical columns are tied in with each other at preset intervals with a plurality of threaded rods between the base and the top of the vertical columns. The pairs of vertical columns rest (e.g., sit) or may be tied to foundational elements at their base (e.g., cinderblocks, stone, brick, cement, etc.) with fasteners appropriate to the foundational element material and tied at the upper end with studs extending across each set of vertical columns, further stabilizing the forming system. A top plate is fastened to the top of the pair of columns to define and maintain a desired wall thickness, and assure stability of the forms. 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the vertical columns are tied with each other via a bent plate at 36″ intervals, and a plurality of ¼″ threaded rods at 12 or 24″ intervals, between the base and the top. The bottom end, in this embodiment, is resting to the foundational elements (e.g., cinderblocks, stone, brick, cement, etc.). The vertical columns resting on the well-leveled foundational element, and at the upper end, ties in with 2″×4″ timber studs that extend across each vertical column to assure further stability of the forming system. A top (2″×12″×2′) wooden jig is nailed to the top of the column to secure the intended wall thickness and overall stability of the forms. 
     In other embodiments, once the vertical columns are erected and plumbed, a plurality of pairs of horizontal boards are placed on the inner and outer corners of the vertical columns, such that they bridge between the left and right vertical studs on the outer and inner perimeter of the structure. The horizontal boards first being placed at the base of the vertical columns. The horizontal board on the inner and outer perimeter being in connection with a left vertical stud at one corner and a right vertical stud at an adjacent corner. The left and right vertical stud connected by a plate to the horizontal board, the horizontal board being connected to one vertical stud at each end of the horizontal board. In these embodiments, reinforcement stiffeners are added to maintain integrity of the horizontal boards. In those embodiments, the reinforcing horizontal and vertical stiffeners are exterior to the wall to be formed by the inner and outer perimeter. 
     In one exemplary embodiment, once the vertical columns are erected and plumbed, horizontal 2″×12″ boards having 2″×4″ reinforcement horizontal and vertical stiffeners previously placed at the top, bottom and sides of the boards, the horizontal boards bridging between each corner formed by the vertical columns. In these embodiments, a left or right vertical stud and horizontal boards are connected to a left or right vertical stud by an 8″×8″ aluminum plate, ⅛″ thick. A pair of horizontal boards at the inner and outer border delineated by the vertical columns. A plurality of pairs of horizontal boards at all corners of the structure, defining an inner and outer perimeter, created by the forming system and on the same horizontal plane. 
     In most embodiments, the inner and outer horizontal boards create a cavity space where Cob mix will be delivered mechanically with an excavator, a mini-excavator, or equivalent. Moreover, the Cob mix may be created adjacent to where it will be placed, or be moved by any means (such as by mini-excavator, hand, wheelbarrow, truck, tractor and the like). In some embodiments, mini-excavators may be used for mixing the Cob, or earthen composite, materials. 
     In a preferred embodiment, while the forming system is in place it may be protected from the elements with plastic sheets hanging from the top and across the columns of the forming system. The extend of such prevention is contingent on the amount of rain and wind for that region. 
     In another embodiment, once the earthen composite mixture is delivered into the forms created by the horizontal boards attached to the vertical columns at desired intervals (e.g. at 4″, 6″, 8″, 10″ or 12″ intervals), over an appropriate period to allow for drying (e.g., 0.0 days, 0.5 days, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days) before repeating the same lift (above the wall previously formed) of the horizontal board to a next forming position until the wall is completed. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the earthen composite mixture is delivered into the forms at 9″ intervals, and is compacted to 6″. No waiting time is needed in this preferred embodiment. In other embodiments, an earthen composite mixture is delivered into the forms at 6-10″, and dries for a period of 2-5 days before initiating a new cycle by repeating the same lift of the same horizontal board until the wall is complete. In some preferred embodiments, Cob is used as the earthen composite mixture. The environment of use as well as the percentile of water content determines drying time. It is important to note that the builder has the option to create the earthen composite mixture with less water content followed with manual or mechanical compaction into the forms. In some embodiments, little to no waiting time will be necessary before raising the horizontal board to a next forming position until the wall is completed. 
     In some embodiments, the earthen composite forming system may be employed to form a wall, or a structure, as desired. 
     The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an exhaustive nor extensive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below. 
     These and other aspects of the present invention will become evident upon reference to the following detailed description and attached drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The foregoing and other aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein are best understood from the following detailed description when read in connection with the accompanying drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the embodiments disclosed herein, there is shown in the drawings embodiments presently preferred, it being understood, however, the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the specific instrumentalities disclosed. Included in the drawings are the following figures: 
         FIG. 1  is an illustration of an aluminum plate that connects the horizontal boards with the related left or right vertical studs, as in one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is an illustration of a bent aluminum plate to connect two vertical studs to form a vertical column, as in one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3A  is an isometric rendering of a horizontal board with reinforcement horizontal and vertical stiffeners, as in one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3B  is a side view of the horizontal board with reinforcement horizontal and vertical stiffeners and fastening plates to the vertical stud, as in one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4A  is a front view of the vertical column, the studs connected by the bent aluminum plate intervals and a plurality of openings (e.g., predrilled) that may hold a protruding rod (e.g., double headed 3″ nail) at one foot intervals on either side of the column were the horizontal form can rest prior to be tightened to the vertical columns, as in one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4B  is a side view of the vertical column with bent aluminum plates and openings (e.g., predrilled) with protruding rods (e.g., double headed 3″ nail), as in one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5  is an illustration on a plain view, showing connection of the horizontal boards to the vertical columns by at least one plate, as in one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6A  is an illustration of the façade view of lower horizontal boards at a base position, which will be raised above the upper board each time that the earthen composite mixture fills the cavity, as in one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6B  an illustration of the façade view of lower horizontal boards at a position ⅔ above the base position, which will be raised above the upper board each time that the earthen composite mixture fills the cavity, as in one embodiment of the present invention 
         FIG. 7A  is a plain view between the vertical columns showing a removeable wall thickness stabilizer system and threaded rods, as in an embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 7B  illustrates a section view of the top plate jig, as in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7C  is a top view; the top plate is another jig form with the same scope on the upper pole of the forming system, as in an embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 8  is a cross-sectional view of the forming system, as in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9  is another cross-sectional view of the forming system, as in an embodiment of the present invention filled with earthen composite. 
     
    
    
     While embodiments of the present invention are described herein by way of example using several illustrative drawings, those stilled in the art will recognize the present invention is not limited to the embodiments or drawings described. It should be understood the drawings and the detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the present invention to the particular form disclosed, but to the contrary, the present invention is to cover all modification, equivalents and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of embodiments of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. 
     The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application the word “may” is used in a permissive sense (e.g., meaning having potential to) rather than the mandatory sense (e.g., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include,” “including,” and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible to designate like elements common to the figures. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     Provided herein is a description of a system for creating structures from earthen composites, or an earthen composite structural forming system. 
     Throughout this application, references are made to various embodiments relating to the system and its implementation. The various embodiments described are meant to provide a variety of illustrative examples and should not be construed as descriptions of alternative species. Rather it should be noted that the descriptions of various embodiments provided herein may be of overlapping scope. The embodiments discussed herein are merely illustrative and are not meant to limit the scope of the system for earthen composite structure construction. 
     In the present description, any concentration range, percentage range, ratio range or other integer range is to be understood to include the value of any integer within the recited range and, when appropriate, fractions thereof (such as one tenth and one hundredth of an integer), unless otherwise indicated. As used herein, “about” or “comprising essentially of” means +/−15%. The use of alternative (i.e., or) should be understood to mean one, both, or any combination thereof of the alternatives. As used herein, the use of an indefinite article, such as “a” or “an,” should be understood to refer to the singular and the plural of a noun or noun phrase. 
     An inventory list is attached is described below in “EXAMPLE 1.” The same reflect how accessible and interchangeable the materials used in the earthen composite structural forming system are intended. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates the a flat plate  100  with a plurality of apertures  101 . In one preferred embodiment, the flat aluminum plate  100  is 8″×8″×⅛″ having eight 3/16″ apertures  101 . The apertures  101  capable of receiving a fastener to secure to separate pieces together. In a preferred embodiment, the aluminum plate  100  is used to secure a left  124  or a right  125  vertical stud to an end of a horizontal forming board  105 , described, infra. The use of aluminum plates  100  permit the stiffness needed while preventing wood of the vertical stud  124  or  125  or horizontal forming board  105  from splitting. Other materials are contemplated for the flat plate  100  and do not depart from the scope of the invention. For instance, the flat plate  100  may be made of synthetic rubbers, composites, epoxies, or metals that have similar malleability properties to aluminum. 
     Use of alternate materials which maintain integrity of the vertical stud  124  or  125  and the horizontal board  105  are contemplated and do not depart from the scope of the invention. Fasteners, as described herein, mean any type of material fastener such as nails, screws, rods, staples, injectables, and the like. Moreover fasteners may be expanded to include materials functioning without the use of apertures such as glues, epoxies, resins, and the like. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a bent plate  102  with a plurality of apertures  103  having an angle  104 . The apertures  103  capable of receiving a fastener to secure to separate pieces together. In a preferred embodiment the bent plate  102  is an 8″×8″×⅛″ aluminum plate having four 3/16″ predrilled apertures  103 . The plate  102  connects a left  124  and a right  125  vertical stud to create a vertical column  110 . The aluminum in the preferred embodiment, permits strength and stiffness needed while preventing potential wood splitting of the vertical studs  124  or  125 . 
     Other materials are contemplated for the bent plate  102  and do not depart from the scope of the invention. For instance, the bent plate  102  may be made of synthetic rubbers, composites, epoxies, or metals that have similar malleability properties to aluminum. Use of alternate materials which maintain integrity of the vertical studs  124  or  125  and the horizontal board  105  are contemplated and do not depart from the scope of the invention. 
     The angle  104  of the bent plate may vary depending on the number of sides in the earthen composite structural forming system, wherein the formula for any polygon is: n−2(180)/n where n is the number of sides and equal angles are desired at each corner. Where variance in wall length is contemplated, the sum of the angles needed can be achieved by using the formula n−2(180), where n is the number of sides. (e.g., where 4 equal walls are contemplated, the bent plate  102  is angled  104  at 90°; where 6 equal walls are contemplated, the bent plate  102  is angled  104  at 120°; where 8 equal walls are contemplated, the bent plate  102  is angled  104  at 135°, etc.). In other embodiments, a flat plate  100  can be used to secure the horizontal board  105  to the vertical column  110 , the inner and outer vertical column  110  used to create a wall. 
       FIG. 3A  shows the horizontal board  105  comprising the board  105  and rectangular stiffeners  106  and  107 . In one preferred embodiment the horizontal board  105  is 2″×12″×12′ dimension. In some embodiments the horizontal board  105  is made of wood. Other materials may be used for the horizontal board  105  such as plastics, synthetics, epoxies, rubbers, resins, metals, and the like, and do not depart from the scope of the invention. Attached to the horizontal board  105  are horizontal stiffeners  106  and vertical stiffeners  107  to prevent any significant bowing of the form when packed with Cob. The stiffeners  106  and  107  will face exterior to the forming wall when in use with the forming system. In a preferred embodiment, two horizontal boards  105  are used in each cycle, an upper and lower horizontal board  105  as described below. 
     In one preferred embodiment the horizontal stiffeners  106  are 2″×4″×10′, and the vertical stiffeners  107  are 2″×4″×8.5″. In some embodiments the stiffeners  106  and  107  is made of wood. Other materials may be used for the studs  106  and  107  such as plastics, synthetics, epoxies, rubbers, resins, metals, and the like, and do not depart from the scope of the invention. 
     As shown in  FIG. 3B , the vertical and horizontal reinforcement stiffeners  106  and  107 , no matter their dimension, are 6″ short from each side of the horizontal board  105  to permit enough space for the flat plate  100 , which adheres the horizontal board  105  to a vertical column  110  via fasteners and the apertures  101  provided. Other dimensions do not depart from the scope of the invention, the stiffeners  106  and  107  are placed interior from the edge of the horizontal board  105  to facilitate ease of handling. The stiffeners  106  and  107  are, in one preferred embodiment, are fastened to the horizontal board  105  with a plurality of screws or nails  109 . Wherein, in many embodiments, the side of the horizontal board  105  having the reinforcement vertical and horizontal stiffeners  106  and  107  is placed exterior from the formed or forming wall when in use with the earthen composite structural system. 
       FIGS. 4A and 4B  highlight the details of the vertical columns  110  including the double headed nailing position  111  that facilitates the progressive placement of the horizontal boards  105  as the wall formation progresses vertically. In some preferred embodiments, the vertical columns  110  comprise wood. In other embodiments, the vertical columns  110  comprise plastics, synthetics, epoxies, rubbers, resins, metals, and the like, and do not depart from the scope of the invention. In  FIG. 4A , a side view of the vertical columns  110  is provided. A left  124  and right  125  2″×6″×16′ vertical studs are placed vertically, and secured at a desired angle by a bent plate  102  to create a vertical column  110 . Moreover, an upper connecting stud  112  is provided at the uppermost portion of the vertical column  110 . The connecting stud  112  serving to connect the sides of inner and outer vertical columns  110  of the earthen composite structure in its final formation. 
     The apertures  103  provided in the bent plate may be used with screws, nails, or the like, as in many embodiments of the present invention. Alternatively, other means of adhering two vertical studs  124  and  125  at a desired angle are contemplated and do not depart from the scope of the invention. Moreover, nailing positions  111  capable of accepting protrusions to anchor horizontal boards  105  are provided on the outward facing side of the vertical column  110 . In some embodiments, the nailing positions  111  receive double headed nails. In one preferred embodiment, the nailing positions  111  are spaced at 1 foot and receive 3″ double headed nails.  FIG. 4B  shows a side view of an exemplary vertical column  110 . This aspect shows the spacing of the nailing positions  111 . 
       FIG. 5  shows a plan view of the forming system forming a cavity for the reception of the earthen composite  113 . The an inner horizontal board  105  is connected to adjacent inner vertical columns  110  by flat plates  100 . Similarly, an outer horizontal board  105  is connected to adjacent outer vertical columns  110  by flat plates  100 . Bent plates  102  connect the left  124  and right  125  vertical studs to create the inner and outer vertical columns  110  at each corner having an angle  104 . The interstitial space between the inner pair and outer pair of vertical columns  110  is to be filled with wet or uncompacted earthen composite  113  to create a wall. In most preferred embodiments, the uncompacted earthen composite  113  is Cob or compacted earthen mix. In some embodiments, the inner and outer pairs of vertical columns have an angle of 180°  104 , (e.g., are not bent) in those embodiments the earthen composite forming system is used to create an extended wall. 
       FIG. 6A  is side view of the earthen composite structural forming system. The upper and lower horizontal boards  105  are first placed at the base of the vertical columns  110 . Wet or uncompacted earthen composite  113  will be transferred to the interstitial space between the inner and outer pairs of vertical columns  110 , and inner and outer horizontal boards  105 , the horizontal boards  105  being adhered to the vertical columns  110  by plates  100 . Once the interstitial space is filled with earthen composite  113 , the earthen composite  113  is dried or compacted such that dry-time is not required. Where required in some embodiments, drying of the earthen composite  113  is achieved by simple evaporation into the surrounding environment. As such, it is well known by those skilled in the art that earthen composite  113  that has a higher water content, or is in a relatively humid environment (e.g., the Amazon jungle), will have a lengthier dry-time, than that with a lower water content, or that in an arid environment (e.g., the Sahara desert). 
     In some embodiments, it is contemplated that the wet, uncompacted earthen mixture  113  can be formulated with such low water (aqueous) content such that the earthen mixture  113  will require no dry time where properly compacted. For other mixtures or environments, sufficient dry time will vary from 0-5 days. Once the earthen mixture is dried or compacted  121  (dried or compacted earthen mixture), the horizontal boards  105  may be moved vertically by the same height as the sufficiently dried earthen mixture  121 . In preferred embodiments, the lower horizontal board  105  is removed and placed above the upper horizontal board  105  after the earthen mixture  113  is sufficiently dry. The apertures with double headed nails  111  serving as a platform to support the horizontal boards  105  in their next forming position. In an exemplary embodiments, the lower horizontal board  105  will be removed from the base position relative to the vertical columns  110  and placed above the upper horizontal board  105  and sufficiently dried earthen mixture  121  in a sequential way each time that the horizontal and vertical based forms ( 110  and  105 ) are filled and compacted. As shown in  FIG. 6B , the forms are about ⅔ of the way up the vertical columns  110 . 
       FIG. 7A  illustrates the removable wall thickness stabilizers to maintain the integrity and consistency in thickness of the structure of the earthen composite structural forming system of the present invention between the inner and outer pairs of vertical columns  110  and provides firmness to the columns  110  during assembly and afterwards. Wall thickness stabilizers are placed once the vertical columns  110  are assembled and the vertical columns  110  are erected and plumbed. An opposite pair of inner vertical columns  110  is connected to twin outer vertical columns  110  by using the precut two 2″×4″×18″ jigs  114  placed at 3-foot-high intervals on a perpendicular plain as shown in  FIG. 7A . A threaded rod  117  is place through the center of the vertical column  110  where the left  124  and right  125  vertical studs connect and is secured by at least one bolt  116 , the bolt  116  being secured by a washer  115  at each end. In some preferred embodiments, the rod  117  and the two jigs  114  being on the same horizontal plane. 
     In some embodiments the bolt  116  is secured by 1″ washers  115 . In some embodiments, the threaded rod  117  comprises metal. In other embodiments the threaded rod  117  can comprise plastics, resins, epoxies, woods, natural structural materials, synthetic structural materials, and the like. In one preferred embodiment, the vertical column  110  is bolted  116  right at the 2″×4″×18″ jigs  114  using ⅛″ thick of one inch in diameter washer  115  on either side of the vertical columns  110 . The same procedure is may be repeated 6′ and 9′ from the base of the vertical columns  110 , as in one preferred embodiment. The jigs  114  are removed as the earthen composite dries and do not remain in the structure. The threaded rods  117  remain as the earthen composite structure is formed, and may be removed after the structure is complete. 
     Moreover, in the preferred embodiment, a jig  118  as shown in  FIG. 7B , is adhered to the uppermost portion of a vertical columns  110 . In one preferred embodiment is the upper pole jig  118 , being 2″×12″×24″ and nailed to the uppermost portion of the vertical column  110 . Additionally upper wooden strips  119  are part of the jig  118  connect the upper ends of the vertical columns  110 . In some preferred embodiments, the top plates  119  comprises about four 1″×1″×16″ wooden strips that are nailed to the upper pole jig  118  where the vertical columns  110  lean against to ensure consistency in wall thickness. 
       FIG. 7B  illustrates a section view of the upper pole jig  118  and strips  119  and their action with the vertical column  110  and connecting studs  112 . 
       FIG. 7C  illustrates a top view of the upper pole jig  118  between the left  124  and right  125  vertical studs comprising the vertical column  110 . This view illustrates the rotation of the wooden strips  119  to the two vertical studs  124  and  125 . 
       FIG. 8  shows a cross-sectional view of the earthen composite structural forming system wherein the foundation elements  120 , secure the vertical columns  110  to the system. In other embodiments, the vertical columns  110  rest on the foundation  120 . Horizontal boards  105  are first placed at the base of to adjacent vertical columns  110  and connected via flat plates  100 . Inner and outer horizontal boards  105 , with their horizontal and vertical stabilizing stabilizers  106  and  107 , connected to adjacent inner and outer vertical columns  110  create an interstitial space that is filled by earthen composite  113 . Once the composite is dried  121 , the horizontal boards  105  are vertically advanced to, at most the vertical achievement of the dried earthen mixture  121 , and in some embodiments, below the previous earthen composite&#39;s uppermost point  123  by approximately 1-6″.  FIG. 8  shows the upper most point  123  where the horizontal boards  105  will be placed at the next cycle. 
     The horizontal boards  105  are initially placed using the apertures with double headed nails  111  to a new vertical position, and are then secured by the fastening of plates  100  to the horizontal boards  105  and adjacent vertical columns  110  creating a new interstitial space to be filled with more earthen composite  113 . Once deposited, the earthen mixture is left to sufficiently dry  121 . As in other preferred embodiments, the earthen mixture  113  may be compacted to eliminate drying time  121 . This process is repeated vertically, until a desired height of the wall is achieved. Where a multiplicity of walls are needed for a structure, horizontal boards  105  at an inner and outer position are provided at each corner on the same horizontal plane. As such, a complete level of horizontal earthen composite  113  is achieved at each drying time point. 
     Drying time points of the earthen mixture  113  are achieved in relation to water content of the earthen mixture, and the environment in which the structure is being build. In some embodiments, a low water with compaction will allow the earthen mixture  113  to be ready for the next cycle. While an arid environment may let a similar earthen composite  113  dry in 1 day, the same earthen composite  113  may need 6 days to sufficiently dry to proceed with the next cycle. Those of skill in the art are aware of the environmental and water content levels and dry time of earthen composites. Moreover, in a preferred embodiment, the earthen composite is Cob, or earthen mix with water content. 
     The upper pole connecting studs  112  as seen in  FIG. 8  maintain the spacing and integrity of the vertical columns  110 . A top plate  119  further maintains the integrity and spacing of the earthen composite forming system. Moreover, at variable heights through the wall, threaded rods  117  are placed to maintain the integrity and thickness of the earthen composite structure formed by the system. Moreover, as depicted in  FIG. 8  thickness stabilizing jigs  114  maintain thickness of the composite system. In some preferred embodiments the threaded rods  117  are ¼″ thick and are placed at three heights along the vertical columns  110 . In some preferred embodiments the thick ness stabilizing jigs  114  are 2″×4″×18″, the top plate  119  is of a dimension of 2″×12″×2′, and the upper pole connecting studs  112  are 2″×4″. 
     Similarly,  FIG. 9  illustrates another cross-section view of the earthen composite (or mixture) system. The foundational elements  120  are at the base of the structure. The vertical columns  110  extend upwards to define the height and width of the structure. Two sets of horizontal boards  105  are placed on between the inner and outer vertical columns  110 . Earthen composite mixture is placed between the space defined by the horizontal boards  105  and vertical columns  110 . The mixture is compacted or dried  121 . In the next sequence, the lower horizontal board will be removed and placed above the upper horizontal board, so that a new space will be created for a second layer of earthen composite mixture. Also note the threaded rods  117  which are disposed between the vertical studs comprising the vertical columns  110 . An upper pole connecting beam  112  is attached to adjacent vertical columns  110  to maintain integrity of the structure. 
     Moreover, as is consistent with one embodiment of the present invention, once the entire earthen composite wall is complete, the horizontal boards  105  with their horizontal  106  and vertical  107  stiffeners, the vertical columns  110 , upper pole connecting studs  112 , top plate  119 , and all materials including the placed threaded rods  117 , may be dismantled and removed, and further used for framing, shelving, trimming of the inner space with the intent of recycling and minimizing waste. All supporting materials will be removed, including the vertical columns  110 . 
     The earthen composite structural forming system may be packaged as kit, furthering the simplicity in execution for such structural dwellings. 
     While the compositions and methods of this disclosure have been described in terms of particular embodiments, it will be apparent to those of skill in the art that variations may be applied to the structures and/or methods and in the steps or in the sequence of steps of the method described herein without departing from the concept, spirit and scope of the disclosure. All such similar substitutes and modifications apparent to those skilled in the art are deemed to be within the spirit, scope and concept of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. It will be understood that embodiments described herein are shown by way of illustration and not as limitations of the disclosure. 
     The principal features of this disclosure can be employed in various embodiments without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Those skilled in the art will recognize, or can ascertain using no more than routine study, numerous equivalents to the specific structures described herein. Such equivalents are within the scope of this disclosure and are covered by the claims. All publications and patent applications mentioned in the specification are indicative of the level of skill of those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains. All publications and patent applications are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. 
     Example 1 
     An kit and Itinerary is based on a 12-sided building of 12-foot maximum height and square footage of approximate 1,500 SF, the kit comprising:
         1. 2″×12″×12′ light weight wooden board (Spruce is what we used). Total of 50. 48 for the double raw of the horizontal boards and 2 board to be dimensioned at 2′ length and nailed on the top of the 12 columns   2. 2″×6″×16′ studs. Total of 48 for the vertical columns   3. 2″×4″×12′ studs. Total of 140. 24 of them are used to connect the upper end of the columns,  104  (96+8) are used to stiffen the horizontal boards and a final 12 to be used on temporary base to be placed between the vertical boards to assure constant thickness of the forming system   4. 8″×8″×⅛″ Aluminum plates, total of 96, all bended at 30-degree angle at the center and placed at 3-foot interval to tie the vertical pairs of 2′×6″ internal and external columns   5. 8″×8″×⅛″ Aluminum plates, total of 96 used to connect the horizontal boards to the columns   6. 2 large boxes of 10-1⅝″ star head screws, for tying all plates to the forming system   7. 2 large boxes of 10-3″ long star head screws to tie in the 2″×4″ studs to the 12′ boards for stiffening purpose   8. ¼″×2′ long zinc oxide coated threaded rods total of 48 with the corresponding double nobs and 1½″ diameter ¼″ thick washers   9. Double headed 3″ long nail to be nailed of the side of the columns at 1′ interval to assure easier fastening and proper interval rising of the horizontal boards   10. 100′×20′ plastic roll to proper the forming system from the rain when applicable   11. Two large boxes of 1″ (⅛) washers with a ¼″ opening       

     Wherein, when used in a clay-based soil area, such as Chapel Hill, N.C., the ideal mix for the earthen composite mixture is 2 parts subsoil, one part course sand, 10-15% straw, and 5% water. Such mixture was compressively tested by making 10, 4″ diameter by 8″ tall samples, and was found to be suitable for construction of a structure employing the earthen composite forming system herein described. 
     A pit was be made in the ground equivalent to 6 cubic yards, and the earthen composite mixture was dispensed into the pit with a mini-excavator. After thorough mixing with a 3 ft. wide bucket, the final earthen composite mixture was carried and delivered into the forms created with the list of items and in accordance with the preceding description using the mini-excavator. 
     A 9″ thick earthen composite mixture was leveled through the entire perimeter of the forming system, and was compacted (mechanically or manually) to 6″. The same application was repeated 6″ at a time. Every 2 lifts, the lower horizontal board was moved upward in an alternating fashion. Threaded rods were lifted every 2 feet to assure containment and consistent wall thickness. The procedure was repeated until the wall was complete. Based on geological, seismic, wind, and snow loaded further reinforcement, and should be considered by an assigned engineer. In this example, bamboo, rebar, and other reinforcements were applied.