Hybrid Systems Are Often Best — FarmPal

Don't be dogmatic about one method. Many of the best earth homes combine techniques: rammed earth on the south side for thermal mass, straw bale on the north for insulation, cob for sculptural interior walls, and ferrocement for the roof. Match the method to the function.

Don't be dogmatic about one method. Many of the best earth homes combine techniques: rammed earth on the south side for thermal mass, straw bale on the north for insulation, cob for sculptural interior walls, and ferrocement for the roof. Match the method to the function.