Superadobe

Cal-Earth polypropylene tubes (sandbags) being used to construct domed structures
Superadobe Construction

Superadobe is a form of earthbag construction that was developed by Iranian architect Nader Khalili.[1] The technique uses layered long fabric tubes or bags filled with adobe to form a compression structure.[2] The resulting beehive-shaped structures employ corbelled arches, corbelled domes, and vaults to create sturdy single and double-curved shells. It has received growing interest for the past two decades in the natural building and sustainability movements.

  1. ^ "Superadobe - What is Superadobe?". Calearth.org. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
  2. ^ "Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: A Short History of Earthbag Building". Greenhomebuilding.com. 2007-08-18. Retrieved 2012-10-13.