Technology used to decentralize power and control down to the individuals Occupying The Land. With emphasis to the following Categories…
Communication
Energy
Shelter
Food/Water
Health
Transportation
Automation
Education
In this episode of Occupy the Land, we make strides on our off-grid dome by completing half the concrete floor pour for the laundry-bathroom area, keeping it moist to cure in the Arizona heat. We prep for the next pour while tackling errands in town, including exchanging boards and fixing Donna’s car. Join us for […]
In this episode of Occupy the Land, we dive into prepping and pouring the concrete floor for our off-grid dome’s laundry-bathroom area! Using flexible PVC baseboards and a laser level, we ensure a level surface within the earthbag foundation. We mix a 5:1 concrete blend, screen gravel for the base, and tackle the challenges of […]
In this episode of Occupy the Land, we dive into our experimental earthbag dome build in the Arizona desert! We test PVC baseboards to shape our concrete floor, lay reinforced concrete thresholds, and prep earthbag walls to lock in doorjambs. Battling the heat, we share tips for staying cool, from jumping in the pool to […]
In this episode of Occupy the Land, we dive into the exciting start of our earthbag wall construction! Using hyper Adobe mixed with Portland cement, we begin laying the foundation for our off-grid laundry-bathroom dome. From leveling the pad with sand and gravel to installing plumbing and doorframes, we’re tackling the challenges of desert building. […]
Rain? Maybe sorta someday. For now, continuing on the main area and laying foundations for the concrete pour. The pour is split up into multiple sections to account for how much Ernie and Donna are able to do on their own at any one given time.
