Alternative Housebuilding Techniques
Cordwood
Masonry
Cordwood
Masonry or what is sometimes referred to stackwall is a building technique
that uses cordwood and masonry to build a house that has outstanding thermal
mass and insulative properties. Find out what it's all about here or visit
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how our own house building experience is coming along.
Strawbale
In the late 1800's stawbale homes were being built
in the Sandhill region of Nebraska. Today, they are being built on a global
scale. Take a look at the pro's and con's to a strawbale house.
Earthship
Earthships are homes build out of compacted
earth and tires. The homes have great thermal mass and find a good use for
old tires. You'll be amazed at how beautiful a house can be made out of tires.
Cob
Cob homes are made out of one of the most abundant
and natural resources the Earth has to offer: Mud. Get the scoop on how to
build a dirt cheap home.
LinksThere are a number of sites on the Internet related to the building techniques listed here. Here's a number of links to get you surfing.
Essential
Reading
Want to read up on different building techniques?
Here's a list of books to get you started.