Jim Pritchard - Building Renewable

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Buy Earthbag Building Supplies From One of These 8 Places

ByJim Pritchard February 9, 2023December 15, 2024

Where are the best places to buy your earthbag building supplies? We look at 8 of the top places that can provide the building materials for an earthbag construction project.

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How Much Does an Earthbag Home Cost? (Is It Cheap to Build)

ByJim Pritchard February 8, 2023September 18, 2024

How much does an earthbag home cost to build? Stop scrolling now if you’re looking for an answer to this question because this article has all the answers you need. Click to learn more.

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What Is an Eco-Friendly Material? (See These 11 Examples)

ByJim Pritchard February 8, 2023January 13, 2025

Eco-friendly material can be used for building projects of any size. In this article, we look at some examples of eco-friendly material and their benefits. Click here for more info.

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What Is Rammed Earth Architecture? (Plus 6 Examples)

ByJim Pritchard February 6, 2023May 4, 2024

Rammed earth architecture has been around for centuries. This article provides examples of rammed earth construction from around the world. Number 6 looks amazing!

An photo of a rammed earth wall made from red-brown earth. The layers of compacted earth are clearly visible. Across the top are the words "What Is Rammed Earth Construction (vs. Conventional Builds)?" Along the bottom is a cartoon brick wall with a trowel and a cartoon of rammed earth construction with the letters "VS" in the middle.

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What Is Rammed Earth Construction (vs. Conventional Builds)

ByJim Pritchard February 1, 2023September 5, 2024

Rammed earth construction techniques have been around for millennia. You might be wondering how you can build a house simply from the earth beneath your feet. Well, read this article to find out how cultures past and present have used this sustainable construction technique.

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The 9 Healthiest Renewable Building Materials You Can Build

ByJim Pritchard January 31, 2023January 7, 2025

The 9 healthiest renewable building materials are listed in this article. We’ve investigated a wide range of materials and included only the most eco-friendly and non-toxic on our list. Click here for more info.

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How Long Does Rammed Earth Last (Is It Durable)?

ByJim Pritchard January 31, 2023May 8, 2024

Ever wondered, “How long does rammed earth last?” We have, so we looked into it and wrote an article to share our findings. Click here to learn more.

A round hut viewed from the inside. There are lots of exposed timbers around the outside of the wall and the earthen floor is a great example of a natural brown rammed earth floor. Across the top is written "Can You Use Rammed Earth for Floors? (See These 5 Examples)"

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Can You Use Rammed Earth for Floors? (See These 5 Examples)

ByJim Pritchard January 30, 2023September 17, 2024

People use rammed earth for floors in many parts of the world, but have you considered it as an option for your own projects? In this article, we look at some examples of rammed earth construction to help inspire you.

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Where Do You Buy Sustainable Building Materials (21 Shops)?

ByJim Pritchard January 29, 2023November 8, 2024

Sustainable building materials are critical for any green building project. But where are the best places to buy eco-friendly materials? We investigate in this article and share some interesting findings.

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13 Awesome Examples of Using Sustainable Construction

ByJim Pritchard January 27, 2023January 9, 2025

Check out these amazing examples of sustainable construction. They showcase some excellent examples of sustainable architectural design. I like number 12 best.