Hello and thanks for visiting my site.
A lot has happened in the last year since I started this blog, as you can see. There are now 110 plans to choose from. The next step is to complete the elevation drawings, of which about 50 have been finished so far. The most popular designs are then being turned into AutoCAD plans.
If you are wondering where to purchase these plans, most of my plans are available through Dream Green Homes.
I added a new page on Building Details to better explain my plans and ideas. Hope this helps. And be sure to also read the Introduction to learn how you can build these plans for around $10/sq. ft. (materials only) if you do the work yourself.
All home plans use natural building materials such as earthbags, earth plaster, earth floors, recycled materials, lava rock (scoria) and rice hulls to keep costs to a minimum and reduce our impact on the environment.
Please note: Details like porches, decks, etc. have been deleted for the most part so drawings better fit the limited space on this blog.
Also note, the plans are in no particular order. Some of the best plans are buried on the last (first) pages. You may find it easiest to browse by Categories — Domes, Roundhouses, etc. — by using the menu in the right column.
This site is set up to gather your feedback. I look forward to hearing your comments!
Thanks for all the info, I’m looking into building an alternative house would earthbags work in Western WA north of Seattle? What do you suggest? Thanks.
Absolutely. Sandbags (earthbags) were designed to resist moisture damage and withhold enormous forces. That’s why they’ve been used for decades for flood control and military structures.
Hi, I’m looking for ideas/info about a one-story round house, using the cement base (former grain bin) as the foundation. 3 or 4 of them for kitchen, bedroom, living room, etc. and connecting them. Mary
mkmem@hotmail.com
We have lots of free info about roundhouses on our Natural Building Blog.
http://www.naturalbuildingblog.com/