Earthbag Second Floor

Simply insert the bottomless bucket in the earthbag grabbing the top of the bag and the top of the bucket simultaneously.

Earthbag second floor.

Working with another person makes the process much easier and there really is not a need for a stand unless you have to work alone. It can be all of those things. 30 x 34 description. The native spirit house plan blends a hexagonal dwelling with a soaring tower all built of earthbags.

The first floor of the tower serves as a cool pantry that keeps food cool without electricity. This 30 second video demonstrates the use of a bucket chute funnel for filling the earthbags. Other levels can be used as office space a second bedroom or storage. I was wondering if it was possible to build a round earthbag home but putting a second floor in to make four bedrooms.

It is usually smaller and easier to build from my research but don t think that an earthbag house can t be less expensive to build earth friendly and gorgeous on the inside. There are seven of us and we want to make it small but comfortable for all of us. When you talk about building an earthbag house many people automatically go toward the cob house design. It s ideal for use as a rental unit or grandparent s apartment.

We would want the kitchen to be in the center maybe with a staircase to help support the second floor.