How It Works
From first conversation to handover, here is what it looks like to build an earthbag structure with Earth Bag Africa.
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1. First Contact & Project Idea
You reach out with your idea: home, huts, eco-lodge, community building, or something else. We get basic info: location, land size, rough budget, and timing.
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2. Site Visit & Soil Check
When possible, we visit the land. We look at access roads, slope, drainage, and soil type. Soil is key – we want to know if local earth can fill the bags or if we must bring in material.
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3. Concept & Design
Based on your needs and land, we sketch a concept: room layout, dome or straight walls, number of huts or units, entry points, and how the building sits in the landscape.
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4. Earthbag Build
We shape the walls bag by bag. A local crew is often involved, which keeps costs down and skills in the community. You can also bring labor or help if desired.
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5. Finishing & Details
We plaster, shape openings, and add details that give your building character. Roof, floors, windows, and doors can be basic or more refined depending on your budget.
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6. Handover & Next Steps
Once the structure is ready, we walk it with you, explain what has been done, and talk about maintenance and any future additions you might want.