Adobe - Building Renewable

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."

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

ByJim Pritchard July 20, 2023October 13, 2024

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 the best adobe home possible.

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.

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Famous Adobe Buildings Around the World – Top 6 Examples

ByJim Pritchard July 19, 2023October 13, 2024

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.

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."

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The Best Practices for Maintaining an Adobe Building

ByJim Pritchard July 18, 2023October 13, 2024

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.

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.

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8 Advantages and Disadvantages of Building with Adobe

ByJim Pritchard July 17, 2023June 15, 2024

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 buildings so you can decide if it’s right for you.

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.

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

ByJim Pritchard July 16, 2023October 13, 2024

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.

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?"

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

ByJim Pritchard May 17, 2023October 13, 2024

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

ByJim Pritchard May 15, 2023October 13, 2024

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 description of the process and some bonus FAQs.

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

ByJim Pritchard February 8, 2023October 13, 2024

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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The Most Sustainable Building Materials: We Pick 5 Winners

ByJim Pritchard January 7, 2023June 12, 2024

Sustainability is being taken very seriously by the construction industry, with companies looking carefully at their supply chains to minimize their environmental impact. But which are the most sustainable building materials to use? We tell all in this article.