by Russell Maier | May 19, 2019 | Construction, Earth Building, Event, News
We’re proud to announce the successful completion of the first GEA official Earth & Ecobrick Build in Probolingo, East Java! The training had been four years in the works and a year in planning. The workshop introduced new brand new ecobrick concepts and techniques — in particular how to put ecobricks to use with earth construction methods.
by Russell Maier | Jun 6, 2018 | Construction, Featured, News
A survey of the social impact and the applications of ecobricks after six years of spread in the Northern Philippines. The Andrew Report presents valuable insights, observations and recommendations for ecobrickers around the world.
by Russell Maier | Jul 21, 2017 | Construction, News
by Pedro Joaquin Chamorro Nicaragua faces a chronic garbage problem. As tourism in the country increases, the problem is compounded: more tourism means more waste, and without effective and efficient methods of dealing with the garbage, it tends to pile up, resulting... by Russell Maier | Feb 2, 2017 | Construction, News
An introduction to the principles and techniques of bottle building After lots of hard work by our team of translators, cartoonist, writers and photocopiers we are excited to release the revamped Ecobrick Construction Guide. Not only is it updated with new material,... by Russell Maier | Nov 16, 2015 | Construction
Wall, tower, foundation, success! This morning we excitedly made our way to Budi’s studio where our Maier-Dielman Glass bottle modules had dried. To our awe the modules fit together seamlessly– forming tight fitting bonds one to the other. First we built a... by Russell Maier | Aug 20, 2015 | Construction
You can make just about anything with Ecobricks– as seen here at our pilot school in Abiensmal, Bali, Indonesia. But first, you have to turn them into modules! After creating two thousand individual ecobricks, we used silicone sealant to connect the ecobricks... by Russell Maier | May 13, 2014 | Construction, News
While checking up on Antidao National Highschool’s ecobrick construction last month I heared a great anecdote that affirms today’s relevance of ancestral wisdom. Antidao is a small barangay of Sagada in the Northern Philippines– a village nestled in the... by Russell Maier | Apr 26, 2014 | Construction, News
We’ve been working hard to develop a pilot Ecobrick park to showcase the simplest, lowest-cost, Ecobrick construction methods. Our park in Balili, Bontoc, Mt. Province, Philippines is now complete! The park shows how trash (approximately 1000 large sacs of... by Russell Maier | Feb 28, 2014 | Construction, Ideas
Small PET plastic bottles also make Ecobricks! Here we are adding small C2 bottles to a bench in Balili. We have learned from experience that is it essential not to limit Ecobricking to one type of bottle. As Ecobricking takes off in a community... by Russell Maier | Feb 17, 2014 | Construction, Ideas
Who says a small village in the mountains can’t enjoy the beauty of stained glass? Well, its not exactly stained glass… gin bottles, food coloring and water/vinegar! Imagine now the garden in full verdent bloom with vines are flowers climbing about in...
