Operation Oasis
Posted by Michael, July 8th , 2007.
A friend of mine and I have started working on a new project recently; Operation Oasis! We are creating a common or communal pod that would house the kitchen, shower, solar power and internet. From there we will be building our own pods that share some of the utilities.
This post and beam structure has a rubble trench foundation with 3 courses of earthbags. From there the walls are a hybrid of straw-bale, light-clay or not-so-light-clay and wattle and cob all covered with an earthen plaster.
We’ve been at it for a month. It’s exciting. Stay tuned!
December 11th, 2007 at 2:30 pm
Thank you for such a wonderfull site.
I noticed you used mill ends for waddle and daub technique.What is your advice on using discarded wooden pallets for this type of tecnique?I plan on building a small guest house.
Pepe
December 11th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Thanks Pepe,
Pallet wood is a great resource and usually free. Though isn’t it a 4′ max length? Make sure to let the light clay dry out for at least a month. Wattle and cob /duab dries quicker. I plan to use pallet wood for roof decking. Less money; more time.
MIc