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p1010400
Colorado mud pits. The pile of dirt was dug out for the earthship. No waste!
Date: 08/02/2008
Views: 1308
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p1010426
Wet-sifting soil. The soil will sediment out and excess water can be poured off. Peggy recommends only sifting for final plasters where you particularly want the effect to be smooth.
Date: 08/03/2008
Views: 1370
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p1010396
In the finished adobe wall, these wooden beams will support cabinets. The space in the middle of the ladder-like beam is filled with compressed dirt.
Date: 08/02/2008
Views: 1295
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p1010409
These boards built into the adobe wall will hold shelves. They will probably be cut down to a more graceful, less bulky size once the wall is set.
Date: 08/02/2008
Views: 1282
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p1010411
The door frames have extra boards sticking out of them that will help anchor the frames into the walls.
Date: 08/02/2008
Views: 1233
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p1010416
An archway. The form for the arch is held up by two stout logs that are independent of the walls. This will make it easier to remove the form later.
Date: 08/03/2008
Views: 1233
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p1010420
The arch has been plastered in a way to show the individual bricks. This is somewhat an illusion as editing can be done to make the bricks look more uniform.
Date: 08/03/2008
Views: 1290
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p1010418
One of the adobe interior walls. This was completed in a day by about four people.
Date: 08/03/2008
Views: 1397
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p1010427
Our adobe wall after the first plaster. Jo wanted us to make it smooth since a rough plaster is harder to paint and can cut the hands of the painters.
Date: 08/03/2008
Views: 1261
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p1010431
Windows can be set directly into the adobe wall. A lintel above the window holds the weight of the bricks. Excess space is filled with cob. Always leave excess space since building with adobe is anything but exact.
Date: 08/03/2008
Views: 1360
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p1010394
Building with earth bags. Step 1: Put moist dirt in a bag. Moistness helps the dirt compress.
Date: 08/02/2008
Views: 1319
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p1010402
Step 2: Fold over the top of the bag tightly. Make sure the corners are tucked in.
Date: 08/02/2008
Views: 1401
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p1010403
Step 3: Push the bag over onto its side. This can be more difficult than you expect. These suckers are heavy when full.
Date: 08/02/2008
Views: 1396
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p1010404
Step 4: Walk all over the bags to begin compression.
Date: 08/02/2008
Views: 1337
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p1010406
Step 5: Pound the snot out of the bags with something heavy. Make sure the bottom is smooth so that it won't tear the bags. Handles are nice.
Date: 08/02/2008
Views: 1283
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p1010414
Step 6: Cob or plaster the outside of the bags. This will seal the bags and allow you to get creative with the shape.
Date: 08/02/2008
Views: 1676
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