Building with Earth

Natural building techniques using earth are perfect for high desert regions due to their thermal mass properties.

Common Techniques

Earthships

Pioneered by architect Michael Reynolds in Taos, New Mexico, Earthships are passive solar homes made of natural and recycled materials.

Cobb

Construction Cobb is a natural building material made from soil, clay, sand, straw, and water that has been used for centuries.

Adobe

Adobe is a building material made from earth and organic materials, widely used in the Southwest.

• Earthship Design Principles
• Adobe Brick Making