General Building Links
Earthbag Building Blog - This terrific blog was my primary source in planning and executing this building endeavor. It contains small informative articles as well as a very active reader base. Also included there are inks to a variety of other sites.
Dream Green Homes - Provides home building plans for earthbag structures as well as other earth friendly options like strawbale, lightweight concrete, cob, bamboo, etc.
Precision Structural Engineering - This company provides plans or alters plans for earthbag building to help you gain approval in several states including PA. Since our cabin is being built as a recreational structure it is exempt from building codes (except for sewer planning) in the area that we are building however usually you will need to gain plan approval before construction.
That Roundhouse - While this structure in Wales is a cobwood home it provided me with lots of inspiration.
Plastic Bottle Schools - Images and video of schools built using plastic bottles and trash just like we are doing.
Dream Green Homes - Provides home building plans for earthbag structures as well as other earth friendly options like strawbale, lightweight concrete, cob, bamboo, etc.
Precision Structural Engineering - This company provides plans or alters plans for earthbag building to help you gain approval in several states including PA. Since our cabin is being built as a recreational structure it is exempt from building codes (except for sewer planning) in the area that we are building however usually you will need to gain plan approval before construction.
That Roundhouse - While this structure in Wales is a cobwood home it provided me with lots of inspiration.
Plastic Bottle Schools - Images and video of schools built using plastic bottles and trash just like we are doing.
Green Idea Links
Build It Solar - More than just solar ideas! This site is chock full of unique ideas for conserving resources and energy in your home.