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Other links at Construction and Maintenance > Building Types > Sustainable Architecture > Earth Construction |
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Rocky Mountain Research Center
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Information on building earth sheltered homes using the principles of passive annual heat storage. Online tours of underground houses with construction details.
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Adobe Builder News
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Adobe building information portal site. Producers of the Earthbuilders Encyclopedia CD-ROM, a 300-page reference of earth construction. Also has information about the Southwest Solar Adobe School, building codes, and a general introduction to earth structures.
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Defco
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Manufacturers of the Blockmaker mobile block-making machine. Includes cost comparision with standard block construction and adobe building codes.
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Hobbit Homes
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Designers and builders of cob homes in Canada who include the owners in the entire process. Can also host workshops and provide materials.
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