Designed by Owen Geiger, this earthbag houseplan is suitable for off-grid construction. Its designed with gentle curves to leverage solar energy during the day. The curved walls capture and store solar energy to stabilize the houses temperature when it gets cold. The Earthbag Arc Houseplan has a 672 square feet interior, one bath, and one bedroom... See full list on buildingrenewable.com Designed by architect Touson Saryon, the Eco Nest1200earthbag house plan is ideal for an off-grid building. The floor is designed for easy heating via solar gain. It also accommodates a wood stove for heatingat night or when it gets extremely cold. The house occupies 1,434 square feet, making it an ideal plan for a family. The plan is sold in 5 Set... See full list on buildingrenewable.com This is a plan for a 1,250 square feet earthbag house. The Baca Hybridplan features two bedrooms and two hybrid stories. The kit has a solar greenhouse, a combination of earthbags and straw bales, and a naturally-cooled pantry. Its also designed to be energy-efficient and will need less backup heating. The digital PDF version of this plan costs $1... See full list on buildingrenewable.com The Earthbag Roundhouse by Owen Geiger is designed with a south-facing windowfor excellent solar gain. It has an 855 square feet interior, one bathroom, and one bedroom. An excellent fact about building a roundhouse is that they are highly resistant to storms. The PDF version of this plan costs $200, and the AutoCAD version goes for $400. See full list on buildingrenewable.com The Barn-Style Houseis a plan designed by Owen Geiger. It occupies 1,506 square feet (1,260 square feet interior and 246 square feet upper floor). This design is ideal for family living due to its three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The unique feature of this design is its elevation which enables access to all floors. You can get the plan as a PDF fo... See full list on buildingrenewable.com This is an ideal kit for large families. Designed by Owen Geiger, the Beachcomber House plan features spacious bedrooms, a large modern kitchen, and a wood stove. It occupies 1,352 square feet and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The plan is the true definition of a modern house due to the presence of a master bedroom with closets, photovoltai... See full list on buildingrenewable.com This is a design by Kelly Hart. Its suitable for a garages, shops, and offices. The plan occupies 900 square feet and is a hybrid design that combines earthbag walls, concrete floors, and wood-framed end walls. The Carriage Houseis a two-story design with the first floor designated for storage, a garage, and a shop. Above this, the second floor is... See full list on buildingrenewable.com This is an energy-efficient earthbag house planby Owen Geiger. It features a sleeping loft and an office space with a south-facing window for sufficient solar gain. The bermed design ensures that the house blends into its environment. The interior of the Earth-Bermed Natural Houseplan occupies 287 square feet, while the sleeping loft provides a fur... See full list on buildingrenewable.com The Enviro Earthbag Domeis a livable plan by Owen Geiger. The dome occupies 811 square feet with a 23 x 42 footprint. Its designed to accommodate everything you need for modern living. This plan is ideal for any family, with everything from sleeping lofts and an office to living and storage space. Its also your go-to option if youre on a tight... See full list on buildingrenewable.com Farmhouseis an earthbag house plan designed by Owen Geiger. Its a two-story house with an extensionfor a shed and family room. The plan has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It occupies 1,440 square feet (928 square feet interior and a 512 square feet upper floor). As a hybrid plan, it incorporates earthbag and post-and-beam strawbaleconstruction... See full list on buildingrenewable.com The same idea is used in earthbag construction to erect homes worthy of withstanding natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, and even bullets. The stacked bags are covered in plaster, giving earthbag homes a beautiful adobe appearance when complete. Step-by-Step Earthbag Building: This Instructable explains each main step of construction for building vertical earthbag walls. Videos on my Earthbag Natural Building YouTube channel demonstrate the process. For those who dont know, earthbag building uses polypropylene rice bags PSE Consulting Engineers designs and engineers eco-conscious earthbag homes with energy-efficient engineering tailored for safety and long-term performance. Utilizing his background in home renovation and his interest in natural building, he has built an off-grid home and various structures using many different alternative building strategies.
