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Earth Instead of Concrete: How Earth Building Can Slow Down Climate Change

The numbers are alarming: Around five billion tons of cement are produced annually, accounting for about 8% of global human-caused CO₂ emissions. This puts concrete among the largest greenhouse gas producers, on par with coal, oil, and gas. But there is an alternative: earth. Concrete: A Climate Killer Concrete production is extremely energy-intensive. Cement production is particularly problematic as it requires extremely high temperatures generated by burning fossil fuels. A

Sustainable Architecture

May 15

Blooming green roof with extensive planting on alternative residential house"

Green Roof: Sustainable Roof Greening for Your Natural Home

A green oasis above your head - that's a green roof. This innovative form of roof design combines clever technology with natural beauty...

Roof, Frame and Foundation

May 12

Building Techniques

Earth to Wall, we're all about traditional and modern earth building. We firmly believe that avoiding cement makes a significant ecological contribution. Learn more about these building techniques here.

Cob

Clay mixture, monolithically shaped

Cordwood

Wood logs in earth mortar

Adobe

Sun-dried earth bricks

Light Straw Clay

Straw-clay lightweight wall

Wattle and Daub

Woven structure with earth coating

Rammed Earth

compressed earth layer wall