One thing I am unclear on. The tube rolls shown at 1:55, I've seen videos of domes built as one seamless spiral of that tube, but how does one fill it while unrolling it?
@KamenDesantis Hello, I get asked that question a lot. Cut the length you need, fold the end and fill. Just remember...the longer you cut your piece the harder it will be to fill it. We were working on a 20ft dome, we decided to cut the pieces of tubed bag in 4 pieces on the lower sections, made it much easier to manage.
This is a EXCELLENT video that does a great job of showing us how building with earthbags can be a cost-effective option for traditional home construction. I also appreciate the concepts of darkness and LIGHT.
Yes, earthbag structures are always covered with either a stucco or plaster. The bags generally have a 300 UV rating, which means they will begin to degrade after being exposed to 300 hrs of sunlight.
The bag material would need to be covered with stucco or some other material so that it wouldn't degrade and get all over everything with exposure to heat and UV radiation.
I love the idea !!!!!!!!! Does anyone know if you would be allowed to build one in the uk ? :)
alycat748 1 month ago
@alycat748 also would you be able to combine the earthship ideas to ie use mudbags for the walls?
alycat748 1 month ago
Yes, I have seen that done before.
spidar1919 4 weeks ago
One thing I am unclear on. The tube rolls shown at 1:55, I've seen videos of domes built as one seamless spiral of that tube, but how does one fill it while unrolling it?
KamenDesantis 1 month ago
@KamenDesantis Hello, I get asked that question a lot. Cut the length you need, fold the end and fill. Just remember...the longer you cut your piece the harder it will be to fill it. We were working on a 20ft dome, we decided to cut the pieces of tubed bag in 4 pieces on the lower sections, made it much easier to manage.
spidar1919 1 month ago
Ingenious! The tube bags could perhaps be made from recycled material. What about filling them with sand and cut up tires?
vaughn1111 2 months ago
nice work! inspiring! what is the music on the video?
MrLittleman63 4 months ago
Yes, you can build in snowy areas, we just built one in the Rocky Mountains of Canada.
spidar1919 4 months ago 2
@spidar1919 We live in Manitoba and are looking at building several dome homes with a group of other individuals. Do you have any tips ?
ardnasp1 1 month ago
Can you build in snowy areas?
kiddpoor 4 months ago
excellent
MystyMary 4 months ago
This is a EXCELLENT video that does a great job of showing us how building with earthbags can be a cost-effective option for traditional home construction. I also appreciate the concepts of darkness and LIGHT.
waellerbe 4 months ago
@waellerbe Thank you so much for your comment....much appreciated!
spidar1919 4 months ago
@spidar1919 - You're more than welcome. I still have an interest in this eco-friendly manner of building a home. Yes indeed.
waellerbe 2 months ago
TOTALLY AWESOME!!! (sung in a high tenor)
The domes @ 3:33 look like a construction near my sister's home, sadly the building seems to have stopped, atm.
To the other lovers and dreamers, be aware the system will fight you tooth and nail to resist this simple logic; earthbag structures.
Do not lose heart or focus!
Mikdeelo 5 months ago
Great idea... will try to find land to build one!!
joniindo78 6 months ago
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MarineResearch 6 months ago
Thank you for your comment......I totally agree!!! I have been building a large earthbag dome all summer and love it!
spidar1919 6 months ago
for me this is the most exciting evolution in building, it makes the most sence, less trees, less cost, less impact on the enviro. wow wee !
Mslilyloularh 6 months ago
Yes, earthbag structures are always covered with either a stucco or plaster. The bags generally have a 300 UV rating, which means they will begin to degrade after being exposed to 300 hrs of sunlight.
spidar1919 7 months ago
The bag material would need to be covered with stucco or some other material so that it wouldn't degrade and get all over everything with exposure to heat and UV radiation.
koriko88 7 months ago