Off-Grid Upcycled Desert Homestead
Off-Grid Upcycled Desert Homestead
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No Permit Needed: Camper Turned Affordable Artist Studio Project!
Shout out to Base Camp Masks for keeping us safe and comfortable during this build! If you want to try them out yourself, check out our link:
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Join us on this exciting journey as we transform an old camper into a fully functional and affordable artist studio, no permit needed! Whether you're an aspiring artist or a DIY enthusiast, this project is perfect for unleashing your creativity while staying budget-friendly. A huge shout out to BaseCamp for sponsoring this video and keeping us safe during the build. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more incredible DIY transformations!
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Come build with us! We are renting a space to live, a build site, tools, and consulting time to help you build your dream home.
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We're Building An Art Studio On A Budget & Bringing A $2000 Pottery Wheel Back To Life!
zhlédnutí 294Před 21 dnem
In today’s video, join us as we undertake the exciting project of building an art studio on a budget! Watch us get creative and resourceful, transforming a simple space into a vibrant workplace for all our artistic endeavours. Plus, we bring an old $2000 pottery wheel back to life and show you the entire restoration process! Whether you're an art enthusiast, a DIY lover, or just looking for som...
Building An Off-grid Earthbag Tiny Home For Less Than $10k | Watch The 15 Minute Timelapse
zhlédnutí 2,2KPřed 2 měsíci
🏠🔨👛 Purchase bags for your earthbag home here: TerraformTogether.org/Bags Our little nonprofit builds hyperadobe tiny homes with zero experience. In 8 months, we engineered, pushed, and struggled to make a square roof on this roundhouse. Hyperadobe is a type of earthbag technique that uses netted bags instead of superadobe Cal-Earth style bags. This future home for one of our residences uses nu...
Community Builds Incredible Artistic Shed from Cob and Bottles | FULL BUILD | 10 Minute Timelapse
zhlédnutí 532Před 3 měsíci
If you are interested in what we are doing please check out TerraformTogether.org. Donate at: TerraformTogether.org/donation/ We are a 501C3 non-profit and your support goes to help run our eco-residency program where we teach others to live off-grid and live more sustainably. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to see what current projects we are up to. We are @Terraf...
Building A Desert Oasis | Off-Grid Earthbag HyperAdobe Hot Tub
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed 4 měsíci
🏠🔨👛 Purchase bags and build your own hot tub or home here: TerraformTogether.org/Bags 🔨😍🏠 ATTENTION ASPIRING TINY HOUSE BUILDERS 🏠😍🔨 Come build with us! We are renting a space to live, a build site, tools, and consulting time to help you build your dream home. Learn more: czcams.com/video/tF0aanlzsu4/video.html HANG WITH US: TerraformTogether.org Facebook.com/TerraformTogether Ter...
How to Build a Cheap Workshop | 12-Minute Full Timelapse
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 4 měsíci
Looking to build your own off-grid workshop on the cheap? Look no further! In this video, I'll show you how I built my very own workshop for under $7,000 using almost entirely recycled, salvaged, and reclaimed materials. This is a great way to get started in homesteading or tiny home living, and it can be done anywhere - even in our hot desert environment! We are @TerraformTogether on Facebook,...
Best Water Tank Storage Option! We're Building an Earthbag Hyperadobe Cistern To Harvest Rain Water
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 4 měsíci
🏠🔨👛 Purchase bags for your earthbag water tank here: TerraformTogether.org/Bags 🔨😍🏠 ATTENTION ASPIRING TINY HOUSE BUILDERS 🏠😍🔨 Come build with us! We are renting a space to live, a build site, tools, and consulting time to help you build your dream home. Learn more: czcams.com/video/tF0aanlzsu4/video.html HANG WITH US: TerraformTogether.org Facebook.com/TerraformTogether Terraform...
SHE TRIED TO BURY ME! | Installing our OFF-GRID DIY Grey Water Septic System
zhlédnutí 558Před 4 měsíci
In today's video, we're taking you through the step-by-step process of installing your very own off-grid DIY greywater septic system. Whether you're living off the grid, aiming for a more sustainable lifestyle, or simply interested in water conservation, this guide is for you. From the tools and materials you'll need to the pitfalls to avoid, we cover everything to help you set up an efficient ...
How To Start a Homestead | Overview of Off-Grid Water, Sanitation, Food Storage, And Power
zhlédnutí 603Před 5 měsíci
Embarking on a homesteading journey? 🏡✨ Dive into our comprehensive guide where we unravel the mysteries of starting your very own self-sufficient homestead! In this video, we cover all the essentials: generating your own power 💡, securing a reliable water source 💧, strategies for food storage to keep your pantry full 🥫, and maintaining proper sanitation for a healthy living environment 🧼. Whet...
How To Start Homesteading | Affordable Shelters To Get You Started
zhlédnutí 597Před 5 měsíci
🏠🔨👛 Purchase bags for your earthbag home here: TerraformTogether.org/BagsPurchase Dive into the practical world of homesteading with our latest video, "How To Start Homesteading | Affordable Shelters To Get You Started." Whether you're aiming to live off the grid, return to a simpler way of life, or just enjoy the tranquility of your own piece of land, this video is your comprehensive guide to ...
Off Grid Power: How Much Do You Really Need? EG4 Chargeverter Troubleshooting & Installation
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed 5 měsíci
Are you tired of constantly worrying about your power source while living off the grid? Look no further! In this exciting video, we discuss everything you need to know about off grid power and how much is really necessary for your lifestyle. We dive into the nitty gritty details of the highly versatile EG4 Chargeverter from Signature Solar, a solution that has been trusted by countless off-grid...
7 MINUTE BUILD | Off-Grid DIY Underground Earthbag Pantry, Root Cellar, and Storm Shelter
zhlédnutí 3,8KPřed 6 měsíci
🏠🔨👛 Purchase bags for your earthbag home here: TerraformTogether.org/Bags UPDATES: After building this traditional earthbag root cellar, we learned about a new building technique called HyperAdobe. It gives similar results, but with WAY less work and is more structurally sound. If you're interested in building with earthbag, be sure to go check out our Hyperadobe Test Home series. czcams.com/vi...
Score Cheap Land In 2024: Our Proven Tips & Tricks!
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed 6 měsíci
🏠🔨👛 Purchase bags for your earthbag home here: TerraformTogether.org/BagsPurchase In this video, we're sharing our personal experience and tips on how to buy land cheaply in 2024. Yes, you read that right - we were able to purchase rural land with $0 down and a 0% interest loan! If you've been dreaming of owning your own piece of land but have always thought it was out of reach, then this video...
THEY SAID WE COULDN'T DO IT! | 4 Years Debt Free Off-Grid On Our Desert Homestead
zhlédnutí 24KPřed 6 měsíci
Welcome to our latest video "THEY SAID WE COULDN'T DO IT! | 4 Year Debt Free Off-Grid On Our Desert Homestead"! We're thrilled to share our journey of building an off-grid homestead from scratch in the heart of the desert. Throughout the past four years, we have been living debt-free and self-sufficiently, proving all naysayers wrong. In this video, we reveal our secrets on how we created a sus...
Why Hyper Adobe Earthbag is it the BEST way to build Off Grid. Dirt Cheap Water Storage Tank
zhlédnutí 2,9KPřed 6 měsíci
Why Hyper Adobe Earthbag is it the BEST way to build Off Grid. Dirt Cheap Water Storage Tank
Building a WATER STORAGE tank OFF-GRID out of Hyper Adobe EARTHBAGS for DIRT CHEAP
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed 6 měsíci
Building a WATER STORAGE tank OFF-GRID out of Hyper Adobe EARTHBAGS for DIRT CHEAP
Hyper Adobe The Efficient and Easier Way to Build
zhlédnutí 119Před 7 měsíci
Hyper Adobe The Efficient and Easier Way to Build
Empower Green Building Shaping Our World for a Sustainable Future
zhlédnutí 67Před 7 měsíci
Empower Green Building Shaping Our World for a Sustainable Future
54 sq ft Tiny House Makeover: Revamping A Tiny with Cob & Natural Building Methods!
zhlédnutí 1,8KPřed 7 měsíci
54 sq ft Tiny House Makeover: Revamping A Tiny with Cob & Natural Building Methods!
Unveiling the Incredible Strength of Compressed Clay in Building Rock Solid Structures
zhlédnutí 147Před 7 měsíci
Unveiling the Incredible Strength of Compressed Clay in Building Rock Solid Structures
Building a Sustainable Future Join the Terraform Together Movement!
zhlédnutí 62Před 7 měsíci
Building a Sustainable Future Join the Terraform Together Movement!
Amazing, Safe, & Free! Our Adobe Floor in Off-Grid Earthbag Home!
zhlédnutí 1KPřed 7 měsíci
Amazing, Safe, & Free! Our Adobe Floor in Off-Grid Earthbag Home!
Holidays are for Giving: Support A New Way Of Affordable Housing & Trades Education Now!
zhlédnutí 1KPřed 7 měsíci
Holidays are for Giving: Support A New Way Of Affordable Housing & Trades Education Now!
Fixing A Deadly Building Mistake On Our Off Grid Hyperadobe Earthbag Tiny Home
zhlédnutí 385Před 7 měsíci
Fixing A Deadly Building Mistake On Our Off Grid Hyperadobe Earthbag Tiny Home
🔥 Epic 7ft Trash Snake Sculpture Ignites! 🔥 Full Build • Cochise College Pit Fire Festival 2023
zhlédnutí 399Před 8 měsíci
🔥 Epic 7ft Trash Snake Sculpture Ignites! 🔥 Full Build • Cochise College Pit Fire Festival 2023
Upcycle Challenge: Creating an Outdoor Desert Proof Kitchen from Scrap Materials | Pt 1
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Upcycle Challenge: Creating an Outdoor Desert Proof Kitchen from Scrap Materials | Pt 1
Vegetarian's Unexpected Meal: Eating & Tanning a Rattlesnake ⚠️ WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT ⚠️
zhlédnutí 353Před 9 měsíci
Vegetarian's Unexpected Meal: Eating & Tanning a Rattlesnake ⚠️ WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT ⚠️
Beginner Bushcraft in the Gila Wilderness | Pine Resin Salve & Yucca Rope
zhlédnutí 482Před 9 měsíci
Beginner Bushcraft in the Gila Wilderness | Pine Resin Salve & Yucca Rope
Coexisting Safely with Rattle Snakes on Your Off-Grid Homestead | Tips to keep your Kids & Pets safe
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Coexisting Safely with Rattle Snakes on Your Off-Grid Homestead | Tips to keep your Kids & Pets safe
Creating a Desert Paradise: Our Off-Grid Hyper Adobe Earth Bag Hot Tub Build
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 9 měsíci
Creating a Desert Paradise: Our Off-Grid Hyper Adobe Earth Bag Hot Tub Build

Komentáře

  • @BASECAMPMASK
    @BASECAMPMASK Před 9 hodinami

    Very cool studio. We're glad our masks provided safety and comfort during the process!

  • @larrymiller7128
    @larrymiller7128 Před dnem

    Whar are u running with your solar system? Cause i have 4 48v 200ah n doesn't ladt a full day, but im running 2 ac n 1 mini ac..

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 21 hodinou

      That sounds like a lot of power for that amount of battery. We have 2 - 48V 100 amp hour batteries and 2800 watts of panels and I can only run a single mini split maybe an hour or two on a good day.

    • @larrymiller7128
      @larrymiller7128 Před 19 hodinami

      @@TerraformTogether fixing to buy the zg4 chrgeverter n generator for all night use..

  • @natashaowens2177
    @natashaowens2177 Před dnem

    Hyper Adobe can be built in a dome! You have internet and its an easy search. And tinyshinyhome built it.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před dnem

      @@natashaowens2177 I believe they did super adobe for their dome. Similar but slightly different building techniques. I haven't seen any hyper Adobe domes

  • @paulawagner6058
    @paulawagner6058 Před dnem

    Did this stop the thefts?

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 21 hodinou

      Outside of work-trade people with poor character we haven't had any theft. I did just build and install a solid steel door and additional cameras, so that should deter anyone.

  • @luckylindy1964
    @luckylindy1964 Před 2 dny

    Do you think an Adobe home would be good in northern Nevada?

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 2 dny

      @luckylindy1964 I'm not super familiar with the climate there. Hyper Adobe tends to work well in dry hot desert environments mostly. But can work elsewhere if certain considerations are taken into account

  • @janicedunn895
    @janicedunn895 Před 3 dny

    First timers watching and subscribing to your channel. I (Tom), a retired university ceramics teacher in Southern California. I may have access to resources that would help in your ceramics business for no cost to you. Jan and I have relatives in Pearce, AZ that we spend time with during the year and could deliver them if you are near their area. You will need lots of professional help if a wood fired kiln is in your future. Raku firing is great but to make money you will eventually need food and drink holding vessels requiring bisque and cone 5-6 glaze firing. I may be able to give some help to you in this area. There are other good options for glaze firing that I have discovered. Keep up the hard work. Tom and Jan

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 3 dny

      @janicedunn895 hey Tom and Jan, thank you for the offer! I'm only about a year in to my ceramic journey so any advice or help is very welcome. I do take classes at our local university and have access to their cone 6 bisque, electric, and gas kiln. That's where the bulk of my firing happens. I have a couple old broken electric kilns that I'm hoping to convert into gas kilns.

    • @janicedunn895
      @janicedunn895 Před 3 dny

      @@TerraformTogether Classes at a local university are a good start to your clay journey and it gives you access to kilns. Learn all you can. I fired bisque and glaze with propane in rural settings and was very pleased with the results. Having old kilns for conversion is also a good alternative to have available. You are on the right path. Good luck. Tom

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 3 dny

      @@janicedunn895 thank you :)

  • @D4MN_SON_UR_GMA_FINE

    Awesome

  • @TheBajabus
    @TheBajabus Před 6 dny

    FYI your website “contact us” is not working. Link goes nowhere. Would like to tour site.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 5 dny

      Thank you for letting me know. I'll let our developer know and get it fixed. You can email me directly at Richard@TerraformTogether.org. It'll likely be September before I'm able to give tours again, but we can schedule something.

  • @jararacca
    @jararacca Před 6 dny

    HyperAdobe was invented by a Brazilian engineer, Fernando Pacheco.

  • @DeezyMack1
    @DeezyMack1 Před 9 dny

    Is it complete now? When will you show the next water tank video?

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 6 dny

      We are in our summer break season right now. It's too hot out to do much building and all the snow birds have left. We'll have more videos coming out in the fall and finishing this out. If you'd like to subscribe you'll be sure to get notified when the next video comes out :)

  • @ericharris197
    @ericharris197 Před 9 dny

    Stay away from anything Musk has to do with. Using Nicola's name is his first crime. Just installed a EG4 240 split faze offgrid system. It's capable of running my 5 acer ranch & well. It is definitely not plug & play. The firmware update is crucial. The support teams need a some help, but they've been a big help & sent the update cable (free of charge). Great full to have someone that is a offgrid genius. Couldn't have done this myself. You definitely need more batteries. & "remember" all this crap comes from China. Do you have any better suggestions than Signature Solar? This is exactly why we need to make all of this stuff here.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 6 dny

      There are other companies that sell EG4 products. They are a bit more expensive for the same thing, but my guess is because they do quality control and have a support team. I'm glad you got yours working!

  • @patricklewis9776
    @patricklewis9776 Před 10 dny

    I want to a big house 2000 square foot resistant to typhoons structured dome is this a possibility using somewhat volcanic earth and concrete

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 6 dny

      I don't know much about volcanic earth, but you do want a fair amount of clay to bind everything together. Typically about 70% Sand to 30% clay is recommended. For our mix that is a clay/caliche/sand mix we use about 6 gallons of native soil, 3 gallons of sand and 1 gallon of cement as a stablizer.

  • @nickc7039
    @nickc7039 Před 14 dny

    Hey do you need permits for these or in Arizona? Or can you just build on unrestricted land in az?

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 14 dny

      @nickc7039 it's County by county. Cochise County where we are is extremely loose in their building restrictions and friendly to alternate building

  • @omaeve
    @omaeve Před 15 dny

    A lot of my pottery friends had campers set up to travel to different fares and shows. I didn’t travel that much because I had a full-time job and my. My husband had retired from the Air Force, but it would’ve been great to have done with our Camper if he had I have been retired.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 14 dny

      I'm hoping to get into that circuit one day :) Our trailer likely won't be coming along though. Haha.

  • @salscycleshop3416
    @salscycleshop3416 Před 16 dny

    How cool is your pottery trailer! Nice that you have the 3D printer also

  • @MDMasummiaa
    @MDMasummiaa Před 16 dny

    I have analyzed your CZcams channel. Your videos are very nice. And you have published many videos. But have you noticed that your videos are not getting more views? I have analyzed your videos and found that your video's SEO score is not good. That's why your videos are not reaching many people. And your video views, likes, comments are not increasing. I am an SEO expert. You can contact me to know more details about your video problems and to solve the problem.

  • @meangeliadenise
    @meangeliadenise Před 16 dny

    Great job😊

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 16 dny

      @@meangeliadenise thank you!

    • @meangeliadenise
      @meangeliadenise Před 16 dny

      @TerraformTogether sad we missed your latest course. We were moving, but we finally have our base camp set up.

  • @queenofcups1122
    @queenofcups1122 Před 16 dny

    Would this type of building be suitable for Tennessee climate?

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 16 dny

      Earth bags work best when you have drastic temperature changes from day to night because they will hold the heat from the day and release it into the building at night. If Tennessee is like Texas where it is 98 during the day and 95 at night, earthbag may struggle unless you build underground. In those cases you're looking more for insulation than thermal mass. Take a look at ICF construction maybe?

  • @Myplace-21
    @Myplace-21 Před 20 dny

    Looks like a boot !

  • @nicholasnapier2684
    @nicholasnapier2684 Před 23 dny

    Wow, you put a lot of energy in time to the test sat and watched it today on a Sunday just giving me a little bit of ideas. I mean, I like a lot of trees I live in East Tennessee so it kind of gives me a little ideas. I got one that goes down to the back on 4.5 acres but you have to build things into the wall of things down there which I would like to do that which I thought was pretty interesting. Go to CZcams for everything anyway pretty interesting ideas specially where you’re at I noticed you put screens over those you have all that out there….

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 22 dny

      Glad you enjoyed. I don't know a lot about Tennessee but I would make sure you don't hit the ground water table if you decide to build under ground

  • @TerraformTogether
    @TerraformTogether Před 23 dny

    Thank you all for watching! Be sure to subscribe to see the full build

  • @MrBakku
    @MrBakku Před 25 dny

    Anyone knows where to buy these bags? I live in honduras and seen some folks building with regular bags, but these seem much more manageable

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 25 dny

      For purchases in the US, you can buy online at TerraformTogether.org/bags - for international orders please email Jeremiah Rotzoll <jeremiah.rotzoll@volmcompanies.com> And let him know Terraform sent you

  • @drifter50038
    @drifter50038 Před měsícem

    A little thing that occurred to me, as far as keeping the cellar cool; electric refrigerators &/or kegerators generate heat. When they operate they are pumping heat into the space as they are running... you might fabricate some kind of simple plenum enclosing the cooling tube's on the back a d plumb that into the vent tubes... and vent as much of that heat outside as possible. Your effort gives me some good inspirational juices for applying to my own little place.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 29 dny

      They do generate some heat. It's not detrimental to the space and nice to have them down there since they pull less electricity when they are in a cooler space on our little solar system. Trade offs for everything.

  • @sr4169
    @sr4169 Před měsícem

    Masks?

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 29 dny

      We have them available. I only find it really needed being on the mixer

  • @vociferonheraldofthewinter2284

    ​ @TerraformTogether I know it's been a year and I'm sure you've moved on by now, but just in case anyone wants to understand what method could be more effective, I'll toss in my $.02. If you watch how bricklayers build an arch, they'll start with a form at the beginning. They build a complete arch that's only 1 brick thick. That first row acts as a support for the next rows. The mortar is enough to support one brick as it sticks to the first row. So I'd recommend that the first end of the arch is put up with a little better support to start, from the bottom up. Then repeat that as you work your way toward the middle. If it's a small arch and you're moving fast, you could start at one end, then go to the other end and do the same thing while the first arch row dries. This helps you work toward the middle while being supported all the way across. This is how we learn! I really hope that this didn't stop you from trying again. If I quit every time I failed, I'd be sitting here like a stone afraid to move. lol!

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 29 dny

      Yeah, that was my realization after the fact. But it all worked out because we now have a much cooler shop

  • @TRSTEVENS54
    @TRSTEVENS54 Před měsícem

    In Alberta and Saskachewan when they made root cellars and ice sheds they would cover them with a sloped roof for obvious reasons, sheding water and air circulation. Juat curious why you decided on a flat roof.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 29 dny

      We built on a high-spot so there's not a worry of water flooding over the top of the building. We get such little rain, it's not too big of a deal. We are slowly building up more insulation on top with straw and layers of dirt.

  • @reloadNshoot
    @reloadNshoot Před měsícem

    I don't understand why you would go to the trouble of ripping up a live edge piece of mesquite only to glue the pieces back together with a live edge piece. It would make sense if you were making end grain boards but these are not.

  • @maureenquap7355
    @maureenquap7355 Před měsícem

    Could have used solar lights for outside. Also, hope they face down and are shaded to avoid night sky light pollution

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 29 dny

      I like hardwire. They are really bright to make the outdoor area safe to work in after dark. They don't get used very often though.

  • @relaxshacksDOTcom
    @relaxshacksDOTcom Před měsícem

    The Aliens-facehugger still shot lured me in! Dig the video too Richard

  • @Christopher-be1qc
    @Christopher-be1qc Před měsícem

    Im new to researching this topic. Whats the purpose of the bags verse making adobe bricks or adobe concrete?

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před měsícem

      The brick mix is basically identical to the bag mix. The advantage of the bags is you pour your mix in place vs having to make forms, make your brick, let the bricks dry, move the bricks, make the mortar, stack bricks. Bags it's make you mix. Put in bag. Tamp and done. You can also get thicker walls with the bags and a monolithic structure. We've got more info on our website if you're interested. Terraformtogether.org/bags

  • @mauricioacosta7492
    @mauricioacosta7492 Před měsícem

    Blessings, which one would be better to bury?

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 29 dny

      I would say an 18 inch hyperadobe bag. That is what we are using for our basement. You can check out all the specs on our website TerraformTogether.org/bags

  • @desireebritt8643
    @desireebritt8643 Před měsícem

    AWESOME AMAZING I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS 😊

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před měsícem

      I'm Glad :D - Be sure to check out our other earthbag buildings! We've gone bigger and better!

  • @kazman8560
    @kazman8560 Před měsícem

    Don't upgrade the firmware unless it addresses a specific use case, such as multiple inverters and needing the ground/bond settings changed. That goes for almost every piece of equipment when it comes to firmware, a bad update can completely brick it.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před měsícem

      Thanks for the heads up! These did need the firmware update to work, hopefully signature solar is doing this in house now instead of expecting customers to do it. Now that it's working i'm not touching ANYTHING!

  • @markharmon4963
    @markharmon4963 Před 2 měsíci

    Why sift the earth? Rock is strong.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 2 měsíci

      It can tear up your bags and be a pain when you're making your mixes. A few little rocks aren't that big of a deal and not everyone has to sift, but we have A LOT of rocks in our dirt.

  • @markharmon4963
    @markharmon4963 Před 2 měsíci

    Wet weather is fine for earthen buildings. You need eaves to protect the walls.

  • @lucysharapata6710
    @lucysharapata6710 Před 2 měsíci

    Where and what bags did you guys use?

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 2 měsíci

      We use volm bags. We have a contact form on our site to get an estimate from them. Terraformtogether.org/bags

  • @MichaelBrown-xb6pp
    @MichaelBrown-xb6pp Před 2 měsíci

    Biden voter vibe is strong with this one. A little more learning on how things work and less blaming others please.

  • @aryanva8735
    @aryanva8735 Před 2 měsíci

    What about mixing these two methods? If you want to build a dome, you can start with long tubes (hyper adobe) and at the top use earth bags. Will this option work?

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 2 měsíci

      I have thought about that. My thought would be to put hurricane ties to tie the two sets of bags together. I just haven't seen it done so I can't comment with certainty

    • @markharmon4963
      @markharmon4963 Před 2 měsíci

      If you are going to build a dome, you need tensile strength, which you achieve with barbed wire. Superadobe earth tubes are compatible with barbed wire. I can not speak for hyperadobe. I do not know if it has been tested by ICBO. Polypropylene tubes with barbed wire has been.

  • @RastafariNation
    @RastafariNation Před 2 měsíci

    I hit the subscription but no more videos 😢

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 2 měsíci

      We will be back at it soon enough! Summer is our slow time out here in the desert. Thanks for being along for the ride!

  • @matthewknight5641
    @matthewknight5641 Před 2 měsíci

    Signature solar has a bad rep for selling junk that is often damaged or something wrong with... It's kinda like they must get scratch and dent stuff from China then mark up the price and resale it. A couple of my friends have been really unhappy with ss and I'll never use them... Ever

  • @Dawson-vy3zw
    @Dawson-vy3zw Před 2 měsíci

    Your story is awesome and inspiring

  • @kenknutson1598
    @kenknutson1598 Před 2 měsíci

    Have you been to Carchner cavern out but Benson AZ? It’s not really cool there. In fact it’s about 80 degrees and really humid.

  • @balamchannel
    @balamchannel Před 2 měsíci

    a double door maybe help you great work!

  • @lerazadj
    @lerazadj Před 2 měsíci

    Considering these types of homes are so natural disaster proof how in the world would you make a roof with comparable strength. Your house might not be harmed at all by a tornado but a wood roof would get obliterated leaving you roofless and all ive ever seen used on these are wood for roofs unless you do a dome but those have limitations to how large they can be so you have less design choices.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 2 měsíci

      Possibly. The roof is tied into the bags with literal tons of weight. We also doubled our hurricane ties. It's probably not perfect, but I'm sure better than a conventional build.

    • @lerazadj
      @lerazadj Před 2 měsíci

      @@TerraformTogether I didnt know that it was tied to the bags themselves as an anchor. I guess that surely would make it more resilient than a normal roof.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 2 měsíci

      I think so! Few tons of weight vs some metal brackets

  • @lerazadj
    @lerazadj Před 2 měsíci

    Seems like hyper adobe would be more difficult if you were doing straight walls like an octagon shape as opposed to a circle.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 2 měsíci

      I haven't noticed a big difference difficultly wise doing straight vs round walls. Round doesn't require buttressing while straight walls do. So I guess round is a bit easier for the amount of bags you have to lay for the same square footage.

    • @lerazadj
      @lerazadj Před 2 měsíci

      @@TerraformTogether Thanks for the fast replies. The buttresses go at the corners where straight walls meet am i correct on that?

  • @lmack3024
    @lmack3024 Před 2 měsíci

    What kind of calculations did you do to make sure the earthbag walls wouldn't slump or collapse inwards under the weight of the surrounding soil? I've seen round self-supporting structures, but I would have thought it'd be hard to make flat walls strong enough for that particular application.

    • @TerraformTogether
      @TerraformTogether Před 2 měsíci

      We used this book which is a great reference: amzn.to/4alnSFm

  • @dvska
    @dvska Před 2 měsíci

    00:00 Различия между земляными мешками и гипер-саманным кирпичом Земляные мешки и гипер-саманный кирпич - это типы строительства из самана, где используются местные материалы. Оба материала долговечны, устойчивы к атмосферным воздействиям и огнеупорны. Земляные мешки и гипер-саманный кирпич имеют низкую стоимость материалов и требуют больших затрат на рабочую силу. 04:30 Преимущества и недостатки земляных мешков и гипер-саманного кирпича Земляные мешки и гипер-саманный кирпич имеют свои преимущества и недостатки. Земляные мешки могут быть построены независимо и в одиночку, в то время как гипер-саманный кирпич лучше работает с большой командой. Земляные мешки имеют меньше просеивания и меньше проблем с составом почвы, в то время как гипер-саманный кирпич требует больше просеивания и больше внимания к составу почвы. Земляные мешки могут использовать цементную штукатурку, в то время как гипер-саманный кирпич предпочитает известковую штукатурку. Земляные мешки требуют больше физического труда, в то время как гипер-саманный кирпич требует меньше. 12:39 Сравнение гипербетона и мешков с землей Гипербетон имеет преимущество в стабильности и эффективности, но требует больше времени и усилий для создания. Мешки с землей легче в использовании, но менее стабильны и требуют больше времени для создания. 17:18 Плюсы и минусы каждого метода Гипербетон: эффективность, меньше физического труда, но требует точности в составе почвы. Мешки с землей: гибкость, возможность остановиться и начать работу, но требует больше времени и затрат. 20:03 Выбор метода строительства Гипербетон подходит для людей, которые готовы потратить больше времени и денег, но хотят повысить эффективность строительства. Мешки с землей подходят для людей, которые хотят сэкономить деньги и готовы приложить больше усилий.

  • @rondacathey8829
    @rondacathey8829 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤❤ Cool I like it.. It looks like a foot it needs toes lol❤❤

  • @theducklinghomesteadandgar6639

    Great build, Great project, Awesomely huge looking boot, or high top, converse maybe(?), or.... The Little Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe's ankle boot(?) sitting in the middle of the dessert!!! Maybe you should paint it as such, or maybe just the half less viewed, LOL!!! Kidding aside it really does look amazing and I love the color it is!!!!!!!!☺☺☺😘😘😘♥♥♥♥♥

  • @Sepia36912
    @Sepia36912 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing I'm moving in. ❤