Table of Contents
Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction
Chapter 1: The Merits of Earthbag Building Chapter 2: Basic Materials for Earthbag Building Chapter 3: Tools, Tricks and Terminology Chapter 4: Foundations Chapter 5: Structural Design Features for Earthbag Walls Chapter 6: Step-by-Step Flexible Form Rammed Earth Technique, or How to Turn a Bag of Dirt into a Precision Wall Building System Chapter 7: Electrical, Plumbing, Shelving, and Intersecting Walls: Making the Connection Chapter 8: Lintel,Window, and Door Installation Chapter 9: Roof Systems Chapter 10: Arches: Putting the Arc Back into Architecture Chapter 11: Dynamics of a Dome Chapter 12: Illustrated Guide to Dome Construction Chapter 13: Roofing Options for Domes Chapter 14: Exterior Plasters Chapter 15: Interior Plasters Chapter 16: Floors Chapter 17: Designing for Your Climate Chapter 18: The Code
Appendix A: Build Your Own Dirtbag Tools Appendix B: How to Figure Basic Earthbag Construction Costs, Labor, and Time Appendix C: Conversions and Calculations Appendix D: The Magic of a Circle
Resource Guide Index About the Authors