Adobe - Building Renewable

A photograph of rows of adobe bricks drying in the open air on dry grassy ground. In the bottom right corner of the image is a cartoon "how to" book, and across the top of the image is written, "How To Make Adobe Bricks - The Art of Adobe Brick Building."

How To Make Adobe Bricks – The Art of Adobe Brick Building

May 15, 2023

Adobe buildings have been around for centuries, making this construction method tried and true. But do you know how to make adobe bricks? This article tells all, including a step-by-step…

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A photograph of a building site in Burkina Faso where adobe is being used to build. There are partially-complete buildings in the background and the foreground has a worker carrying a ball of adobe mix. There is a scroll and quill pen in the bottom left to indicate history, and an eco-friendly symbol in the bottom right showing two leaves in a green circle. Across the top are the words, "What is Adobe Building and Its History? Is It Eco-Friendly?"

What is Adobe Building and Its History? Is It Eco-Friendly?

May 17, 2023

Adobe building is an eco-friendly construction technique that’s been around for millennia. This article explains what adobe building is and its historical significance worldwide.

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A photograph of an adobe house with orange plastered walls and roundwood beams protruding from the walls. It has small windows and wooden doors, with drainpipes on the walls to remove water from the roof via scuppers. Across the bottom are the words "How to Build an Adobe House: 7-Step Guide For Success." In the top right corner is a cartoon book with "How To" written on its cover.

How to Build an Adobe House: 7-Step Guide For Success

July 16, 2023

This article explains how to build an adobe house, including everything from site selection, materials, how to make the adobe bricks, roofing, and consideration of local building regulations.

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A photograph of two adobe buildings side-by-side in a street under a blue sky with brilliant sunshine. One is ochre-colored and the other is yellow-brown. Across the top of the iimage are the words "The Advantages and Disadvantages of Building with Adobe." A cartoon checklist of pros and cons is in the bottom right corner.

Adobe | Building Codes | Compressed Earth Blocks | Sustainable Architecture

8 Advantages and Disadvantages of Building with Adobe

July 17, 2023

Before you choose adobe construction for your next project, you should know the advantages and disadvantages of building with adobe. This article sets out the pros and cons of adobe…

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A small single-story house build with adobe bricks with a thatched roof. A cartoon female builder holding a hammer is standing next to the gable end wall wearing a hard hat and high visibility tabard. Across the bottom of the image are the words "The Best Practices for Maintaining an Adobe Building."

Adobe | Sustainable Architecture

The Best Practices for Maintaining an Adobe Building

July 18, 2023

Adobe is a great sustainable and low cost building material. But what are the best practices for maintaining an adobe building? This article reveals all.

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Photographs of the adobe buildings featured in this article. They include Arg-é Bam, Iran; Taos Pueblo; The Poeh Center, New Mexico, USA; and San Miguel Mission.

Adobe | Design | Sustainable Architecture

Famous Adobe Buildings Around the World – Top 6 Examples

July 19, 2023

Adobe buildings have been a popular design choice in many parts of the world for centuries. This article provides 6 examples of adobe architecture from around the world.

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A photograph of an adobe house with a balcony and tasteful design. A woman leans on the side of th balcony wearing a sun hat and smiling. A potted plant is to her left and a sloping roof can be seen in front of her. To the left is a pencil icon drawing a lightbulb, and across the top of the image are the words "How to Design an Adobe House - Important Things To Consider."

Adobe | Building Codes | Design | Reclaimed Wood | Sustainable Architecture

How to Design an Adobe House – 6 Steps Plus Things To Know

July 20, 2023

If you don’t know how to design an adobe house, you’ve come to the right place to learn. This article describes the design process to help you come up with…

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A photograph of a modern, stylish adobe house with large glass windows and a balcony. Pot plants line the front, and a green "sustainable" badge is overlain in the bottom left corner. Across the top of the image are the words "How to Build a Sustainable Adobe House - Make It Greener."

How to Build a Sustainable Adobe House – Make It Greener

July 22, 2023

Adobe is a very sustainable building material, but did you know it can be made even more sustainable with a few tweaks? This article explains how to build a sustainable…

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A photograph of an adobe house interior with traditional decor. The fireplace has rounded edges, and an oval doorway between the living area and dining room. There are patterned throws and rugs to create texture. A floral design is in the bottom left of the image and across the top are the words "Adobe House Interior Design How to Decorate an Adobe House."

Adobe | Design | Recycled Material | Sustainable Architecture

Adobe House Interior Design: How to Decorate an Adobe House

July 23, 2023

Adobe houses are very sustainable and have been a popular choice for centuries in many parts of the world. However, many people come unstuck when it comes to adobe house…

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An electrician wearing white gloves installing an electrical consumer unit. There are circuit breakers with orange switches and bundles of wires behind. Along the bottom of the image are the words "How to Add Modern Amenities to an Adobe House - Mod Cons." In the top right is a cartoon of a small man holding a huge pen and ticking off items on a list on a huge clipboard.

Adobe | Building Codes | Design | Heating | Sustainable Architecture

How to Add Modern Amenities to an Adobe House – Mod Cons

July 24, 2023

Adobe houses are beautiful and can blend into the landscape wonderfully. However, there are certain things you must bear in mind when considering how to add modern amenities to an…

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A photograph of an adobe fireplace with a roaring fire blazing. The wall around the fireplace is orange, and the arched opening is edged with curved black bumps. At the top are the words "How to Build an Adobe Fireplace - 8 Steps To A Perfect Fire." In the bottom left is a thumbs-up icon with three gold stars beneath.

Adobe | Building Codes | Design | Heating | Sustainable Architecture

How to Build an Adobe Fireplace – 8 Steps To A Perfect Fire

July 25, 2023

An adobe fireplace makes the perfect centerpiece to your adobe house’s living room. This article tells you how to build an adobe fireplace in 8 easy steps. Click here for…

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A photograph of a well-appointed adobe wall with decorative stones placed in the mortar joints. Across the top of the image are the words "How to Build an Adobe Wall - Improve Your Garden Privacy," and in the bottom left is a cartoon builder wearing a high visibility tabard and orange hard hat holding two rolled-up sets of plans.

Adobe | Sustainable Architecture

How to Build an Adobe Wall – Improve Your Garden Privacy

July 26, 2023

Adobe is a very sustainable material that can be used to build durable structures including houses and garden walls. This article explains how to build an adobe wall to make…

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Images of the adobe house plans featured on the Architectural Designs and Zonda Media websites.

Adobe | Design | Sustainable Architecture

13 Adobe House Plans – Find Your Perfect House Design

July 27, 2023

This article is a comprehensive guide to the variety of adobe house plans available online. There’s everything from a simple 2-bed home right up to the height of luxury. Choose…

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A collage of website screenshots from companies specializing in adobe construction. Across the bottom are the words "The Top 13 Adobe Construction Companies to Choose From." In the center are 5 golden stars.

Adobe | Design | Sustainable Architecture

The Top 13 Expert Adobe Construction Companies to Consider

July 28, 2023

Lots of companies claim to build using sustainable techniques these days. This article presents 13 adobe construction companies that offer sustainable building services involving adobe.

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A photograph of a building permit next to rolls of plans and a yellow hard hat on the left of the image, with a photograph of an adobe house on the right. Across the bottom of the image are the words "Building Codes and Regulations for Adobe Construction."

Adobe | Building Codes | Design | Healthy Buildings | Sustainable Architecture

Fulfill Building Codes and Regulations for Adobe Construction

July 29, 2023

It’s important to follow building codes and regulations for adobe construction. This article explains what they are and why they exist.

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Two photographs of houses being built. The one on the left is using adobe construction and shows a worker laying adobe bricks on top of a high wall. The photo on the right shows a traditional stick-framed house under construction. In the center of the image is a "VS" icon and across the bottom of the image are the words, "Cost of Adobe Construction vs. Conventional Construction."

Adobe | Cost | Sustainable Architecture

Cost of Adobe Construction vs. Conventional Construction

July 30, 2023

How does the cost of adobe construction vs. conventional construction compare? This article breaks down the costs associated with the different construction methods to give you an understanding of how…

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White polystyrene wall insulation covering an adobe wall is held in place with specialist green plastic fasteners. Across the top of the image are the words "Adobe Insulation - Insulating Adobe Walls for Better Comfort." In the lower center of the image is a cartoon house with blue and pink arrows to indicate insulation keeping warmth and cool air in the building.

Adobe | Design | Heating | Insulation | Sustainable Architecture

Adobe Insulation – Insulating Adobe Walls for Better Comfort

July 31, 2023

Adobe houses are a highly sustainable form of building, but should you insulate them or not? This article looks at the different types of adobe insulation available and which might…

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An adobe wall made from brown adobe bricks with lighter brown mortar between the bricks and decorative stones placed into the mortar. Across the top of the image are the words "Adobe Brick Calculator (With Your Own Dimensions)" In the center of the image is a cartoon pocket calculator with red and blue buttons on a red-brown body.

Adobe | Calculator

Adobe Brick Calculator (With Your Own Dimensions)

February 15, 2024

Are you wondering how many adobe bricks you need to build an adobe wall? Our custom adobe brick calculator will give you the answer in a jiffy.

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