Compressed Earth Blocks - Building Renewable

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.

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 large building made from compressed, stabilized earth blocks. It has a tiled roof and the walls are a similar color to the earth on site, so the materials are probably locally sourced.

Compressed Earth Blocks Sustainable Architecture

All About Compressed Earth Blocks: Pros and Cons To Consider

ByJim Pritchard December 27, 2022September 7, 2024

Compressed earth blocks are made from locally-sourced mixed aggregates that are compressed in a mold to form a building block. The blocks contain low embodied energy and are a sustainable building material. In this article, we look at the pros and cons of earth blocks in your next project.