Building with Earth
Subtitle: A Guide to Flexible-Form Earthbag Construction (A Real Goods Solar Living Book)
Edition: Illustrate edition
Publisher: Chelsea Green; Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Published: September 1, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 163
ISBN-13: 9781890132811
Subjects: Building construction & materials; Building skills; DIY; Housing & property for the individual; Earth construction; Architecture; Construction - General; General; Design & Drafting
Description: "Building with Earth is the first comprehensive guide to describe the re-emergence of earthen architecture in North America, where adventurous builders are combining timeless forms such as arches, vaults, and domes with modern materials and techniques. Using inexpensive, recycled or salvaged polypropylene tubing or textile grain sacks, even relatively inexperienced builders can construct an essentially tree-free building, from foundation to curved roof.".

"This book will take you "back to the future" of natural building, which lies in the merger of ancient architectures with cutting-edge earth-based techniques now being researched for their potential in building durable dwellings in the Third World, off-the-grid dream homes in exotic locales, and even structures on the moon!"--BOOK JACKET.