Low-density adobe is building innovation driven by NZ Earth Building Association. It is used in load-bearing walls is seismic zones, and has great thermal performance in temperate climates.

The saying “warm in winter, cool in summer” only really works for buildings who are optimized for solar gain and make strategic use of thermal mass and insulation.

Are you are thinking of building with earth but wonder where to start? Where to find the materials? How to know if these materials are suitable for the earth building application of choice?