Sustainable Earth Building Blocks - Eco-Friendly Construction Material for Green Homes & DIY Projects | Perfect for Rammed Earth Walls, Cob Houses & Natural Building Projects

Author: Paulina Wojciechowska
Publisher: Chelsea Green, 2001
Soft Cover, 8.5"x11", 163 pages

This is the first comprehensive guide to describe the re-emergence of earthen architecture in North America, where adventurous builders are combining timeless forms such as arches, vaults and domes with modern materials and techniques. Using inexpensive, recycled or salvaged polypropylene tubing or textile grain sacks, even relatively inexperienced builders can construct an essentially tree-free building, from foundation to curved roof.