Historically earth building was used because there was no other choice while today it is the premium material of choice by those who appreciate its many benefits. This is the time for the renaissance for earth building and other appropriate building methods. There are now volumes of research on appropriate/sustainable building methods which will allow you to confidently embrace these methods and walk away from the conventional construction industries. Conventional construction is now the single largest contributor to the green house syndrome, and let’s not forget about pollution. Come, take a walk with us...
Earth Building & Sustainable Construction Links
CRA-Terre, France
http://terre.grenoble.archi.fr/
This fantastic institution is the world's premium earthen construction research facility. It is located at the Grenoble School of Architecture in Villanovea, France. If you don't speak French just open http://www.teletranslator.com/ then paste http://terre.grenoble.archi.fr into the URL blank and it will translate (approximately) to the langage that you choose.
Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc
http://floridagreenbuilding.org
This site has resources for builders and architects to aid sustainable construction.
NetWorks Resources
http://www.networkearth.org/home/homes.html
This site has resources for builders and architects to aid sustainable construction.
El Paso Solar Energy Association
http://www.epsea.org/adobe.html
This site has information on solar design.
Earthbuilding.com
http://www.earthbuilding.com/
Leading earth building research organization.
Kleiwerks
http://www.kleiwerks.com
Asheville, NC based earth building trainer, world-wide service.
BuildingGreen
http://www.buildinggreen.com/index.cfm
Publishers of Environmental Building News- Authoritative Information on Environmentally Responsible Design & Construction
Texas Earthen Dwelling Structures Association
http://www.diamondhead.net/tedsa.htm
Various Links
The Dirt Cheap Builder Online Catalog
http://store.yahoo.com/dirtcheapbuilderbooks/index.html
Books & Videos for Dirt Cheap House building
The Ecology Building Society
http://www.ecology.co.uk/
This site has resources for builders and architects to aid sustainable construction.
Centre for Alternative Technology
http://www.cat.org.uk/index.tmpl?cart=326500545942251
This site has resources for builders and architects to aid sustainable construction.
Environmental Building Design and Construction Portal
http://www.yourhomeplanet.com/
This site has resources for builders and architects to aid sustainable construction.
US Department of Energy
http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/
Even the government is starting to get on the bandwagon. This site has resources for builders and architects to aid sustainable construction.
US Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/index.htm
Even the government is starting to get on the bandwagon. This site has resources for builders and architects to aid sustainable construction.
Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA)
http://www.eeba.org/
This site has resources for builders and architects to aid sustainable construction.
The British Earth Sheltering Association
http://www.besa-uk.org/
This site has resources for builders and architects to aid sustainable construction.
Eco Links- Multi Link Listings Pages
Source Guides
http://energy.sourceguides.com
comprehensive links to sustainable suppliers and services.
Environmental Organization Web Directory
http://www.webdirectory.com/
They say they are The Earth's Biggest Environment Search Engine.
GreenChoices- Your Guide to Greener Living
http://www.greenchoices.org/index.html
Mainly green consumer products.
Ethical Junction
http://www.ethical-junction.org/
Ethical Junction is a one-stop shop for ethical organisations and ethical trading. This portal site has an ethical shopping centre, a search engine that only searches ethical organisations and the directory is full of hundreds of organisations representing a huge range of businesses and interests .
Green Consumer Guide
http://www.greenconsumerguide.com/
Environmental, Ethical, Sustainable- Products, Services and News.
Friends of the Earth
http://www.foe.co.uk/
News and Publications.
Eco Communities Links
Global Ecovillage Network Oceania & Asia Inc.
http://genoa.ecovillage.org/index.html
Links to eco-communities throught the world.
Sustainable Design Links
Sustainable Design
http://susdesign.com/sunangle/
This site has a handy sun angle chart for any latitude and time of year.
