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Earth Building Association of Australia (EBAA)

Earth Building is the practice of building using unfired earth material. Earth is used to construct walls, floors, roofs and even furniture, fireplaces and ovens. It is a building technology with an 11,000-year-old history and tradition, which is utilised worldwide. Today it is estimated that between one third to one half of the world’s population are housed in earth homes. learn more ...


Adobe

Scroll to the bottom of this page for great books on Adobe. Adobe is one of the oldest building materials in use. It is basically just dirt that has been moistened with water, sometimes with chopped straw or other fibers added for strength, and then allowed to dry in the desired shape. learn more ...


Adobe Masters

A wealth of information relating to adobe repair and preservation is found here, along with the pros and cons of adobe water-repellents. Here you will also find information on the many different kinds of adobe there is to choose from when deciding to build your own house, along with information on rammed earth. learn more ...


 

 

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Strawbale Homes

Strawbale homes can be comfortable and can manage moisture effectively when designed and constructed properly. They use low embodied energy and low-toxicity building materials which are usually available locally.
Strawbale Homes

Instantaneous Water Heaters

Easy economic savings can accrue from on-demand water heaters. Instead of storing hot water, on-demand heaters produce hot water only when it's needed.
Hot Water Info!

Energy Efficient Windows

Significant economic savings can come from modern windows. Unless recently upgraded, your windows are likely a major source of heat loss.
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Programmed Thermostat

saves energy by offering 4 convenient, pre-programmed temperature settings...
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Sealing the Home

is important not only for energy savings, but also for protecting your home from the damaging effects of moisture....
more on... Air Leakage

Efficient Appliances

Both immediate and indirect economic savings can come from energy-efficient appliances such as refrigerators, horizontal-axis washing machines,...
more... Efficient Appliances