CEB Articles
Natural Building Colloquium article on CEB.
CEB article
CEB Code
Compressed Earth Block Code as adopted by New Mexico. Scroll down on this page to the section on CEB.
Books and Periodicals
This periodical and website is another great resource for CEB, traditional adobe, and rammed earth.
A very detailed online guide to CEB produced by CRA Terre of France.
Guelberth, Cedar Rose, and Dan Chiras. The Natural Plaster Book. B.C., Canada: New Society Publishers, 2003. An excellent reference on natural plaster.
McHenry, Paul G., Jr. Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings: Design and Construction. Tucson, Ariz.: University of Arizona Press, 1984. A great adobe reference that covers the history, soil selection, wall construction, and other topics associated with this type of construction.
_____. Adobe: Build it Yourself. Tucson, Ariz.: University of Arizona Press, 1985. A thorough introduction to adobe construction.
_____. The Adobe Story: A Global Treasure. Washington, D.C.: American Association for international Aging, 1996. An excellent reference for those wanting more information on the history of adobe.
International
The Auroville Earth institute of India is a leader in CEB technology. They are an excellent resource.
Earth Block Machines
Powell and Sons
We use a machine built by Bill Powell
Advanced Earthen Construction Technologies, Inc.
Rubble Trench Foundations: an energy and cost saving foundation alternative
An overview of rubble trench foundation basics.
Velonis, Elias. "Rubble Trench Foundations: A Simple Effective Foundation System for Residential Structures", The Best of Fine Homebuilding. Taunton Press: Newtown, CT, 1997.
Thermal Mass/Insulation/R-Value
Cavity Walls
Although this site does not address CEB it does cover the history and use of massonry cavity walls.
Natural Building Companies and Contractors
Earth Block Inc.
Jim and Nora Hallock 970-883-2456
Colorado
Bio-Hab
Todd Swanson
Durango, CO
Divine Construction
Natural Building and Remodeling Services for the Midwest
Eric J. Nelson 608-516-5540
Wisconsin
Green Building Supply
Natural and non-toxic building materials
Fairfield, IA
Turtle Shell Construction
Strawbale building for the Midwest
Aaron Corbin 608-637-3460
strawturtle@hotmail.com
Renewable Energy and Sustainable living
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association
A non-profit network devoted to promoting and supporting renewable and efficient energy.
