We Get Questions & Here Are Some Quick Answers :
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We Get Questions !
Here are the answers from an interview with Rogue Eco-Architect
and our Georgia Adobe founder , Joe Woodall
* What is the basic principal, of the Georgia Adobe Design Process and how does this influence a building ?
Joe :
In a word Nature. Georgia Adobe designs all our buildings to blend with nature. We start with your needs and work to blend the basic elements of all nature into the structure.
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* What can nature teach us about any buildings design elements ?

Joe :
In Nature one commonly finds the sphere, a dome, even the arch as naturally occurring design elements, throughout all creation. Hold a egg & feel its strength, its sheer power in your own hands. Interlace your fingers around that egg, placing it between your palms & make an attempt to crush it. Only then will you will gain the knowledge, of natures true strength.
Georgia Adobe buildings also mimic nature, with elements including their placement of the structure in the landscape, to reusing again and again, the required natural resources; thus nothing is ever required, that the structure cannot develop. This creates a true self sustainable structure. Forming Earth, Water, Air & Fire with Compound Arches & Compression , with proper reuse of all materials in a cycle were the tools that God used in crafting our planet and like so, we attempt to use these same tools at Georgia Adobe Rammed Earth & Renewable Energy to craft your carbon -0- building.
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* In what level , Can Georgia Adobe Benefit Our Commercial Project ?
Joe :
Project Plans Can Be Drafted To Any Depth Required. Landscape plans also. All who design & build a Georgia Adobe Structure are trained professionals in Earthen Construction. No Matter what stage of development you require, we can be there for you, Consult, design, break ground, to construction, water & sewage systems and ensure your opening day is a success. We work worldwide as your contractor , building any size project required.
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* What Quick & Easy Additions can Georgia Adobe provide so we can see sustainable buildings here on our site soon ?
Joe :
Project Consultations
Building Carbon -0- Sturctures Ground Up
Greywater Systems Designed Into Existing Sewage Disposal Systems & Built
Green Remodeling Of Existing Structures
Gas Plants Designed & Built
Alcohol Fuels Plants Designed , Permitting Assistance & Built turn key
On Site Construction Offices Built
Scale Houses, Guard & Gate Keeper "Shacks" Built
Restroom Facilities Built
Crowd & Vehicle Control Dividers Built
Storage Buildings Built
Containment & Fireproof Structures Built
Storm Shelters Built
Bus Shelters Built
Columns , Porticos & Archways Built
Disaster Emergency Shelters Built
Green Roof Additions To Existing Structures
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*Can Underground Construction Be Built, So That It Won't Be Easily Found ?
Joe :
The answer is yes; and we will stop right there with the written details.
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*We need a wine cellar 20 feet deep for a commercial winery. Can Rammed Earth Structures Be The Answer To Our Cost & Temperature Problems ?
Joe:
Yes, U shapes such as in other underground construction, cut into and along a slope will provide the caves required for your storage depth and tires can be the walls. Some additional buttressing, may also be required as comes from dome construction due to heights . The shell wall extending to the roof makes all stronger if constructed in round shapes. Domes are 20 times as strong as flat roofs !
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* Why do you use Rammed Earth Adobe Blocks and ( bottles, soda cans, used tires, Etc. ) instead of cement blocks as the main material for most underground buildings?
Joe :
Well, their free, for 1 really good reason. Those same materials are easily handled by most any person of average strength so, no strained backs ( including mine ) due to lifting 75+ pound cement blocks. There is the ability to not use anymore cement than is mandatory , due to the use of these materials this lessens the total project cost.
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* How can " I " learn to build with these materials affordably ?
Joe :
Sign up to be a volunteer on a Georgia Adobe Construction Project and develop hands on skills, Attend a paid for Georgia Adobe college level Training Session , Have Georgia Adobe Put On A Special Training Seminar - Just For Your Group, Follow us on our public forum Georgia Adobe Facebook page & then Ask Questions. You can also, build small test structures also.
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*Where is the best location to build; high on a hill , on flat lands or in a low spot in the landscape ?
Joe :
High up on a hill and digging out a cove, to construct into, is a fine plan to follow. Flat land and the common subdivision lots, that are pre-graded are fine, as long as they were compacted and drain properly. After all , your building something, that weighs much more than conventional structures and you would not want, a sinking foundation to develop. that might collect moisture due to a site problem. Due to moisture collecting in this way , stay away from these low land spots . They will perhaps, be better areas for ponds & gardens .
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* Our business needs a loading dock. Can you build us one with Rammed Earth ?
Joe :
Yes, Tires will retain your soil and a concrete slab can be slightly counter levered to protect the sides and provide bumper guarding areas.
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* What About Retaining Walls, and swimming pools Can They Be Constructed Of Rammed Earth ?
Joe :
Yes, you bet they can, for pools & loading docks , tires make up your walls , they can be smoothed , finished , plastered and made water resistant through proper drainage and shielding of the wall. Everyone Please Feel Free To Submit Your Questions On Alternatives In Construction Or Renewable Energy & Georgia Adobe Will Post Our Answers !
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