Group 13_Kaira Looro Women's House Report

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How to create Compressed Earth Blocks https://dwellearth.com/producing-earth-blocks/

Protective Equipment Ensure that everyone has basic protective equipment particularly dust masks. The dust can cause many health issues throughout the process.

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Soil Screening Using fine metal mesh the soil of the site can be sorted through the mesh to sift out the pieces that are too large. It will also sort out rubbish or other articles in the soil.

Mixing In small batches thoroughly mix up 2 parts soil to 1 part binder (cement/lime). Then mix in minimal water until the mix is starting to hold if you form a ball in your hands


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