earth bag domes

[John Raabe]

This is quite an inspiring project and interesting technology.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zvfGlp7Juc&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zvfGlp7Juc&feature=related

[Sassy]

Very interesting!  Great idea - thanks for posting 

[glenn kangiser]

Cool.  I'm sure the local building department could figure out a way to make it cost a fortune if we wanted to try it..

...unless of course I forgot to ask them...

[Redoverfarm]

There was a company that started dome houses near the ski community where I live. I didn't really look close but I think it was an inflatable form then using concrete or similar material.  Didn't really take off for some reason.  Don't know whether it was the climate or what.  Only made 3-4 then abandoned the project.  Maybe wasn't high dollar enough for the resort area.

[peternap]

It is interesting John but it looks like a community project. I suspect it would be difficult for one person to fill the tubes. I do see some possibilities for underground housing and foundations by the owner/builder though.

Any idea of the cost of the tubes?

Nevermind. Here's pricing information:
http://www.calearth.org/bagorder.htm

[glenn kangiser]

I was wondering about that.  Doesn't seem that cheap to me.  Think I'll stick with cob.