10 Unique Earth Dwellings Almost Anyone Can Afford
Whether
you’ve been house hunting or house dreaming, you know imagining your home is far less
stressful than actually putting it into reality. You may find
yourself longing to just build your own home, and forgo giving in to something
that is not truly unique to you, but the financial cost and environmental toll
of building from the ground up can make you forget the idea altogether. But it
doesn’t have to be this way.
“Earth
homes” take advantage of surrounding terrain and various natural elements like
dirt, bamboo, wood, and clay to construct homes that almost anyone can afford
using sustainable materials that the environment will thank you for.
The
following 10 homes are well-insulated thanks to their thick earthen walls, and
make for cooler homes in the summer and warmer ones come winter, allowing you
to rely less on artificial heating and cooling, too, which will ultimately save
you money. Earth homes designed by smart designers often use solar design
strategies to boost efficiency as well. And let’s not forget that their
uniqueness makes for beautiful abodes you’re sure to adore.
1. Dome-shaped earth bag house in Colombia
While La
Casa Vergara’s unique dome shapes are enough to make you want to envision your
home life inside one of these, there’s a lot more to it than eye appeal. Built by
architect Jose
Andres Vallejo, this Bogota home is made from earth bags, which are tubular
bags stuffed with earth. Designed to prevent earthquakes and water damage, it
comes in at just $28 per square foot.
2. Hobbit homes that can be built in three days
3. DIY disaster-proof home
If
the idea of building your own earth home intrigues you, but you fear
your lack of commitment because you have absolutely no idea where to start,
then let Cal-Earth be your
go-to guide. The California-based group specializes in teaching others the DIY
methods needed to make your own sustainable dwelling a reality. They
use disaster-proof materials, including recycled war materials.
4. Solar orphanage made with earth bags
Orkidstudio,
an organization known for its humanitarian design, constructed this orphanage in
Nakuru, Kenya, made completely out of earth bags. The solar design allows for
heat to be absorbed throughout the day and released at night, so the children
and staff remain comfortable.
5. A machine “3D prints” homes from bags of earth
Earth Home Builder takes building homes to a whole new level by using a skid-operated machine that works much like a 3D printer, capable of filling bags of earth at 400 bags per hour. To put that efficiency into perspective, only 30 bags can be filled by human hands per hour.
6. Mexican rammed earth home
This
multi-colored home was created by a family in Mexico out of rammed earth. With the help
of architect Tatiana Bilbao,
they were able to create a budget-friendly dwelling with floor-to-ceiling
windows and two open terraces for coastal viewing.
7. A villa made from rammed earth, bamboo, and recycled wood
People
don’t necessary connect DIY homes made using earthen materials to luxury, but
why not? Chiangmai Life
Construction built the Triksa Villa in northern Thailand to boast affordability,
sustainability, and total luxury. The adobe brick walls result in a comfortable
temperature, and the bamboo roof makes this home a sustainable dream come true.
There’s even an outdoor pool setting!
8. Ghana home made from rammed earth and recycled plastic
In
rural Ghana, this intriguing home, made from rammed earth and recycled plastic, ensures outside elements
don’t topple it to the ground. “We aimed to overcome the negative
associations of these materials and move away from the primitive image of
building with earth by applying a modern design aesthetic,” explained Anna
Webster, whose design won her the opportunity to make this home
through a Nka Foundation
building competition.
9. The ‘mud home’ that costs $5,000
“I
didn’t even know what a joist was when I started this project, so if I can do it,
anyone can. You don’t need prior knowledge. You can learn the skills. But you
do need determination, and some decent friends won’t go amiss either,” said creator Atulya K Bingham.
This budget-friendly abode took a mere six weeks to build.
10. The 400-square-foot moon cocoon earth home
Created by Cal Earth, this multi-purpose eco dome can serve as a tiny shelter, small guest house, or studio apartment. Cal Earth provides plenty of material to get started, including kits to construct the house, a step-by-step DVD, blueprints, and empty earth bags.
Images: Nka Foundation, Chiangmai Life
Construction, United Earth
Builders, Jose
Andres Vallejo, Cal-Earth, Tatiana Bilbao, Orkidstudio, Green Magic Homes, The Mud Home, Cal
Earth
From Collective
Evolution @ http://www.collective-evolution.com/2016/10/21/10-unique-earth-dwellings-almost-anyone-can-afford/
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My girlfriend is very sick, we're living together and if she passes on, I'm homeless... Looking for something like these homes or even less expensive. Thinking about tent living etc... Great ideas here, thank you!
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