Advantages of Earthbag Building.

This article deals with the advantages of earthbag building over other types of earthen building. Unlike adobe, earthbag building does not require as much time and attention. Because the bags act as a form, the dirt mix is put directly into the bags and immediately placed on the walls. Rammed earth is another form of earth building that has been around for centuries and is used worldwide. In most modern rammed-earth construction, a percentage of cement or asphalt emulsion is added to the earthen mix to help stabilize it. The main advantage of earthbag building over pressed-block construction is the same as that over all other earth-building forms, earthbags do not require a specific soil mixture to work properly.