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Straw Bale Building Workshops

Ed — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:25:34 +0000

DVD publisher: A step by step system that shows you exactly how to build a straw bale house.

Forever Dome Homes

anshul — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:07:25 +0000

We offer a unique approach to dome building, very strong, very build-able, very affordable. The sculptural monolithic dome blueprint is an engineered, permitted structure.

Great personal pages on the experience of self-building dome homes

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:03:45 +0000

Twin Oaks Intentional Community

anshul — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:57:58 +0000

Weekend Workshop: Building with Straw Bales at Twin Oaks Community – October 23 – October 25, 2009

Straw Bale House Workshops

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:57:57 +0000

Ecoville ArchiTechs

anshul — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:57:32 +0000

Offering many straw bale construction services including design, consulting, and training.

Straw Bale House Construction

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:57:10 +0000

Bamboo Building Resources

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:55:48 +0000

Bamboo Building Companies

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:55:40 +0000

Adobe – Earth Building Info

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:55:04 +0000

Adobe & Other Earth House Builders – Europe, Asia

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:54:58 +0000

Adobe & Other Earth House Builders – Canada

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Adobe & Other Earth House Builders – USA

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:54:23 +0000

Cob House Builders and Consultants – International

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:53:39 +0000

Cob House Builders and Consultants USA

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:53:28 +0000

Cob Building Resources and Education

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:53:12 +0000

Other Dome Home Resources

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:52:44 +0000

International Manufacturers and Builders of Geodesic Dome Homes

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:52:31 +0000

Portable Geodesic Dome Homes

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:52:08 +0000

USA

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:51:52 +0000

Geodesic Dome Homes: Builders & Manufacturers

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:51:36 +0000

Geodesic Dome Homes – Drawings & Plans

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:51:27 +0000

Straw Bale House Construction – Personal Pages

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:50:19 +0000

Straw Bale House Builders – Canada, Europe, Australia, …

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:50:05 +0000

Straw Bale Building Associations – Europe – Australia

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:49:52 +0000

Straw Bale House Resources – Canada, Germany, France, …

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:49:37 +0000

Straw Bale Housing Projects – USA

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:49:30 +0000

Straw Bale House Blogs

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:49:23 +0000

Straw Bale Housing Promoters – USA

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:49:15 +0000

Straw Bale Building Associations – USA

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:48:51 +0000

Straw Bale House Resources – USA

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:48:42 +0000

Straw Bale House Construction – Builders – USA

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:48:31 +0000

Straw Bale House Building Workshops & Consulting

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:48:20 +0000

Straw Bale House Design – USA

Ed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:48:12 +0000

Chi ‘Bagoda

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:34:38 +0000

The goal of Chi’ Bagoda is to develop and explore the potential of bamboo as an accepted and widely used building material with the launching of a new species of sustainable architecture. Prefab bamboo housing.

Clifton Schooley & Assoc. Rammed Earth

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:32:21 +0000

Architectural design and custom building of insulated rammed earth homes in Canada and worldwide. Also offering consulting in all aspects of structural rammed earth construction.

earthwall

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:31:34 +0000

earthwall designs and builds quality SIREWALL projects, offering the ultimate in Green wall technology – a compelling combination of benefits to health, energy savings, beauty, and durabilty.

Auroville Earth Institute

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:30:42 +0000

This website with +1600 photos and illustrations aims to bringing awareness about earth architecture and technologies, and it covers worldwide examples from past to present. May this site invite you to know more about the wonderful possibilities of the earth as a building material!

NAREBA

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:30:06 +0000

North American Rammed Earth Builders Associationis the inspiration of Rammed Earth (RE) builders who see RE as an excellent approach to a sustainable building future. It provides its members a forum to share technical and anecdotal information on RE design and construction.

Earth Architecture

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:29:35 +0000

Focuses on architecture constructed of mud brick (adobe), rammed earth (pis), cob, compressed earth block or other methods of earthen construction and serves as a database for the discussion and dissemination of events, resources, and images of earth architecture in the context of contemporary architecture culture.

AdobeBuilder.com

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:28:58 +0000

Intermerica’s adobe builder-your portal to adobe homes, adobe houses, rammed earth homes, pressed block houses, solar design and green building. Offering back-pacs of Adobe Builder Magazine, Earthbuilder’s Encyclopedia CD-ROM, Southwest solaradobe classes, and affordable house plans.

The Adobe Alliance

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:28:30 +0000

The purpose of the Adobe Alliance is to build low-cost energy efficient housing that is climatically and environmentally compatible and to fill widespread needs for sustainable, salubrious housing while enhancing the unique landscape of the Big Bend region of West Texas and other desert environments.

Aureka

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:27:56 +0000

The Auroville Earth Institute came up with the original Auram Press 3000, which is ideal for meeting the high quality standards of today’s builders. Since then the press has been the subject of ongoing R&D, and has been considerably improved.

Sirewall

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:27:21 +0000

SIREWALL has updated ancient rammed earth processes with a new global standard for durable, healthy and energy efficient buildings and spaces. SIREWALLs are Stabilized, Insulated, Rammed Earth walls.

Solum Rammed Earth

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:25:09 +0000

Solum creates stabilized rammed earth structural and feature walls that are visually unique and function in unison with the Okanagan’s hot summers and cool winters.

Rammed Earth Victoria

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:23:36 +0000

We have extensive training in rammed earth building and are associated with twelve similarly trained contractors enabling us to offer services above and beyond a level if we were doing this on our own.

Rammed Earth Works

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:23:01 +0000

Rammed Earth Works provides consulting services to architects, contractors and homeowners wanting to incorporate rammed earth into a green building program.

Rammed Earth Development, Inc.

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:22:31 +0000

We build only rammed earth and adobe houses. The thick earth walls of our houses work well with a variety of architectural styles. Our rammed earth or adobe wall systems are energy efficient, environmentally friendly, non toxic, sound buffering, and termite and fire resistant.

David C Peterson

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:21:52 +0000

Builder of homes designed by homeowners and architects, but takes special pride in working with his clients in both the design and construction of their dream home. David builds with a variety of materials, Adobe, E-CRETE, and frame stucco.

Rammed Earth Solar Homes Inc.

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:21:13 +0000

Passive-solar design/build. Rammed earth wall construction for homes, businesses, gardens, art projects. Passive-solar-design and rammed-earth-technical consultation with architects, engineers and owner-builders. Rammit Yourself workshops.

Earth Dwell

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:19:28 +0000

Earth Dwell Ltd. builds stabilized-insulated rammed earth walls. We offer full design and consultation services.

Adobe Machine

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:18:53 +0000

Compressed earth block machines: Offer the solution to the ever increasing need for affordable housing construction.

Earth Block

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:18:16 +0000

Earth Blocks are blocks of compressed soil that are aesthetically pleasing as well as cost and energy efficient, fire and pest resistant, virtually soundproof, durable and structurally sound. They provide complete architectural freedom and are made from a non-toxic readily available natural raw material dirt.

Adobe International

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:17:42 +0000

Manufacturer of portable block factory systems.

Midwest Earth Builders

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:17:07 +0000

Specialized in construction that incorporates green building materials, Earth Blocks, and energy efficient design. Whether you are interested in a new home, remodel, addition, or shop, built with natural and/or standard materials, we can develop and complete your project.

Cast Earth

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:16:29 +0000

A structural material made with earth and calcined gypsum can replace wood or steel framing in residential and light commercial buildings, reversing escalating costs while yielding energy and environmental benefits.

Mountain Earth Technologies

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:15:52 +0000

Offers a comprehensive mobile Cast Earth delivery service throughout the Southwest. An Arizona company, Mountain Earth is based in the mountains of Prescott and is licensed to deliver Cast Earth statewide at both residential and commercial levels.

Rammed Earth Development, Inc.

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:15:01 +0000

Dome Guys

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:35:19 +0000

Offering high quality dome homes, event domes, and geodesic greenhouses. Impress your guests with a unique, eco-friendly space customized to fit your lifestyle.

Lodge Tech

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:34:43 +0000

We manufacture geodesic dome kits, greenhouse kits, and yurts. For a multitude of uses, recreation, food supply, and alternative housing. Also offer a low cost compost toilet.

GeodesicBuildings.com

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:34:09 +0000

Geodesic domes for sale or rent on Spain’s Costa Del Sol.

Project geo-dome

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:33:34 +0000

Articles and information about building geodesic/geometric domes

Strawmark

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Strawmark offers a guaranteed and New Zealand

tested structural straw bale construction system.

Geotech Systems, Inc.

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Geodesic Domes – Aircraft Hangers – Commercial Greenhouses –

Environmental Enclosures – Industrial Towers – Water Storage Tanks – Tank Covers

COB Together

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

COB Together offers natural building workshops for all ages. We bring people together to teach the empowering skills of building with cob, strawbale, and papercrete.

Shelter Systems

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Our portable Geotensic™ and Yurt Dome™

structures are truly portable shelters, similar to the Mongolian yurts. Our

Shade Structures can provide shade when covered with our sun blocking Shade

Covering. Our Solar Structures collect solar energy when covered with our

translucent Solar Greenhouse Coverings. Shelter Systems is dedicated to

providing portable, affordable and environmentally friendly solutions to shelter

and gardening needs.

Hemp and Lime

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Information about these green materials in construction, and help

for others to get started.

UK Straw bale house

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Resources, links, information regards strawbale building and construction.

Lodge-Tech, Domes, Greenhouses, Yurts, Compost Toilets

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

We manufacture geodesic dome kits, greenhouse kits, and yurts. For a multitude of uses, recreation, food supply, and alternative housing. Also offer a low cost compost toilet.

Solar Haven

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Detailed budget, design and construction, plan. (Cost: $27/sq. ft)

Good Karma Geodesic Domes

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

We produce the strongest, simplest to erect, and the best dollar

value of any dome on the market. Three best qualities all found in one single

product: Hubless system. Instead of getting a pile of lumber, you receive a set

of triangles specially engineered to simply fit together with no leaks. We use

the system Bucky (Buckminster Fuller) originally designed: using triangles that

press against each other to create a structurally sound, wind resistant dome.

Our double strut design gives our domes more strength.

House Alive!

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Our Cob and Natural Building workshops will give you the knowledge and hands-on experience along with the confidence to incorporate natural design and building into your life.

Straw Bale.com

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

The official Blog of www.StrawBale.com, a

world leader in straw bale education. Your host is Andrew Morrison, a Southern

Oregon based contractor specializing in straw bale construction.

The Horton Dome

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Design, sequence of construction, aerial views, interior

pictures, energy usage, lessons, reflections.

Bamboo Technologies

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Bamboo Technologies is the first to offer building code certified bamboo homes, manufactured for any climate.

Ausbale

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

The Australasian Straw Bale Building Association. A non-profit organization dedicated to the practice of building with straw. Our members include owner builders, architects, engineers, and those interested in straw bale buildings, sustainable building practices, healthy homes and preservation of the environment.

geodome dome kits

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Geo-dome design and build wooden frame geodesic dome kits that can be used for a wide range of buildings from small greenhouses to very large commercial buildings. With lots of information about dome building techniques, including dome calculation tools, plans and a forum were budding dome builders can get inspiration.

The New Leaf Inn

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Great showcase blog about the construction and

inside details of this straw bale house equipped with solar panels, skylight

above shower etc!

Growing Spaces

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

The Growing DomeTMGreenhouse grows fresh, organic

vegetables year round. The most energy-efficient, backyard greenhouse available

today.

The Cob Cottage Co

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

We conduct hands-on research on natural building methods and materials, testing

our own buildings by living in them. Through practical trainings in natural

construction, we help empower ordinary people to build their own houses at

moderate cost. By mail and phone, and through publications and tours, we supply

information, support and inspiration for people to make healthy choices about

buildings.

Red Feathers Development Group

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

An organization that employs volunteer humanitarian action to empower American Indian communities, foster cultural sensitivity and understanding, and contribute grassroots solutions to the enormous challenge of improving the dire housing conditions facing many of our nation’s reservations.

Kwickset Construction Kits

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Kits. Industrial, commercial, residential. Exports.

Koolbamboo – Structure Gallery

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Gallery with large structures.

Camel’s Back Construction

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Straw Bales homes, construction, planning, engineering, workshops, information,

and books.

Professional Dome Plans

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

A book of detailed shop drawings and simple formulas for building wood framed, 3v icosa, panelized geodesic domes. Includes text of entire book and sample plans for free download.

Of Earthships and Straw Bales

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

We are building two Non-Load Bearing 1800+ exterior square foot Straw Bale houses, modified post and beam using box columns, and are posting photos of our progress as we go.

Natural Habitat Domes

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Residential, commercial, houses of worship. Worldwide shipping

(dome kits). Erected in ONE DAY! Triangle sections simply bolt together using a

small inexperienced crew & hand tools.

I Love Cob!

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Info about cob networks, workshops, initiatives, etc.

Ontario Straw Bale Coalition

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

General information, training courses, testing data for building designers and building inspectors, and referrals to experienced builders and designers.

Building Gallery

The Dome Company

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Kits.

Abari Adobe And Bamboo Research Institute

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Nepal possesses sophisticated traditional knowledge of natural materials like adobes, bamboos, stones and reed, and Abari as a research and design firm tries to promulgate these materials into contemporary design practices.

Green Planet Homes

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Building ecologically sustainable homes specializing in straw bale houses in Western Canada.

Albata Domes

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

We have devised a unique dome structure that combines the ease of

assembly of the standard hub and strut type dome with the added strength of a

stressed skin type dome. This gives you a very strong and easy to assemble dome

kit that will give you safety, pleasure and savings for years to come.

Building With Strawbales

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Detailed info on how to build a strawbale home along

with products used and green/healthy living products.

Natural Spaces Domes

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

connector system and Super-Wal double strut framework. Natural Spaces also has

several independent authorized dome dealers around the country. Also:

Dome building school

Cob Workshops

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Cob Workshops is a free listing for cob building and cob related workshops.

Opportunities to get yourself covered in mud, learn, and meet people interested in cob.

Straw Bale Construction Portal

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Hank and Anita Carr offer a mainstream straw bale construction workshop in a relaxed atmosphere. Their workshops teach the fundamentals of straw bale construction with a hands on approach and are geared to all levels of experience and ability.

John Rich & Geodesics

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Has been designing and building geodesic domes for 20 years, both

in NZ and in Australia.

Harvest Homes

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Harvest Homes offers a full range of

ecological construction and renovation services to clients in Ontario, Canada

and Central America.

American Ingenuity, Inc.

Ed — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:58:15 +0000

As the American Ingenuity dome is purchased in kit form,

homeowners with no prior construction experience can build their home. Our

simplified building process consist of placing a row of panels, overlapping the

steel mesh from adjacent panels and filling the seam with concrete. Our concrete

domes have received the EPA’s Energy Star rating.