Earthbag construction

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen sandbags? They're like big bags filled with sand that people use to protect things from floods or other disasters. Earthbag construction is kind of like that, but instead of sand, we use a mixture of dirt, clay and other natural materials to build homes and other structures.

Basically, we start with long tubes made of a strong fabric material, like burlap or polypropylene. We fill these tubes with the dirt and clay mixture, and then stack them one on top of the other to make walls. It's kind of like building a tower out of blocks, but with bags of dirt instead.

As we stack the bags, we tamp them down with a special tool to make sure they're tightly packed and stable. Sometimes we also add barbed wire between the bags to help hold them together. When we're done, we have a strong and sturdy wall made entirely of natural materials.

One of the neat things about earthbag construction is that it's very sustainable and eco-friendly. We're using materials that are readily available and don't require a lot of energy to produce or transport. Plus, the dirt and clay in the bags have natural insulating properties, which can help keep the inside of the building cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

So there you have it kiddo, earthbag construction is like building a tower out of bags of dirt, but it's really strong, eco-friendly and great for building homes and other structures.