How-To Build Peace on Earthbench
Here are all the different steps of how to build a Peace on Earthbench. If you are looking to build an Earthbench using earthen building techniques, it is highly recommended you receive help and consultation from a natural builder. If an experienced natural builder is not available, or if a roof or durable plaster cannot be built to protect the bench, then it is recommended to use cement mortar instead. For more information, project proposal estimates, or consultation estimates, please email Brennan Bird at [email protected]
- Earthbench Process PDF (simple bench without back)
- Earthbench Process PDF (bench design with back)
Here are all the different steps of how to build a Peace on Earthbench. If you are looking to build an Earthbench using earthen building techniques, it is highly recommended you receive help and consultation from a natural builder. If an experienced natural builder is not available, or if a roof or durable plaster cannot be built to protect the bench, then it is recommended to use cement mortar instead. For more information, project proposal estimates, or consultation estimates, please email Brennan Bird at [email protected]
- Earthbench Process PDF (simple bench without back)
- Earthbench Process PDF (bench design with back)
Every Earthbench project starts with a bottle brick campaign, to collect bottles filled with trash to be sealed within the bench. Learn how to make bottle bricks and lead a campaign here.
The foundation of the Earthbench is critical to the structure. Made of stones, bricks, and large pieces of concrete, with gravel drainage to protect the bench from rain. Learn how to build a foundation here.
Every earthen bench and earthen structure needs a solid roof to protect the structure from rain. If a roof or super durable natural plaster is not possible, then a cement bench is recommended. Learn about roof construction here.
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Although not required, lots of Earthbench projects use Earthbag construction tecniques to create bench mass. Learn how to use Earthbag construction here.
If you have help from a natural builder, cob construction is highly recommended (a natural mortar of clay, sand, and straw). Without a natural builder to help with the cob mix and natural plaster, then cement is recommended. Learn more about cob mixing here.
The most important part of any Earthbench is the final plaster - every earthen bench needs a solid natural plaster using clay or lime to protect the seating surface. Learn about different types of plaster here.
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