Re: Alternative Building Concepts..
Hi Wombat :-),
Yes, it did me too at first (Reminded me of coil pottery). Then the more I found out, the more exactly the resemblance became :-). They just put the kiln *inside* the pot :-). Why not :-)?
I'm pretty familiar with the Monolithic Dome method of structure, and I like it a lot.. The balloon part puts me off though, same as it did your other half.
CalEarth is just more low-tech, organic and strong IMHO, and I really like that about it.
Can you imagine how long a CalEarth house would last? Plus, the thing could have a lower level which could act as a bomb/tornado shelter/root cellar/whatever, just too many good things about it.
And did I mention strong? :-)
Good Health to All of Us,
Ladylove :-)