Construction Update: First Stage of Improvements
Thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement these past few months; we couldn’t have done it without you.
SuperAdobe Spotlight
Building in Joshua Tree
After working on his SuperAdobe building for years, Mark passed final inspection and is excited to call his dome, home. Learn about his journey and how he turned his dream into a reality!
SuperAdobe Spotlight
Building in Italy
After participating in an apprenticeship program at CalEarth, Davide was excited to take his new-found SuperAdobe knowledge back to Italy. Learn about Davide’s domes and also his affinity for using...
SuperAdobe Story: Laura and Caitlin's Sculpture Garden
By using their backgrounds in fine art and knowledge of SuperAdobe, Laura Smith and Caitlin Deane created a sculpture garden at CalEarth in 2015 that fosters community, interaction, and conversation.
Phase 1 On-Site Construction is Fully Funded!
We have reached our first fundraising goal! Since launching this campaign, we have received 675 individual donations totaling $49,898!
In the Press
CalEarth on BBC Future: What is SuperAdobe?
CalEarth was recently featured in the BBC's 'Future,' stories that range from health to psychology, climate change to technology.
SuperAdobe Spotlight
CalEarth Alumnus Ayal Bryant
Ayal built with SuperAdobe in Costa Rica and Puerto Rico and continues to teach, build and advocate. Learn more about his extraordinary buildings below!
SuperAdobe Spotlight
Bonita Domes
Tucked away in Joshua Tree, CA, lies Bonita Domes a luxurious private home studio retreat. Owned, designed and built by Drum Medicine Woman, Lisa Starr, Bonita Domes is a model of SuperAdobe techno...
CalEarth has BIG News to Share!
Yesterday, president of CalEarth, Dastan Khalili and consulting civil engineer Vicki Gray presented to the International Code Council (ICC) and received approval to develop evaluation criteria and ...
CalEarth in the News: Building Eco-Friendly Housing
Big thank you to Voice of America for visiting us at CalEarth!
FREE Online Classes and Books to those Impacted by Wildfires
CalEarth is committed to helping residents affected by the California wildfires by providing online classes and books free of charge.
Art Beyond the Canvas - November 2-14, 2018
Don't miss CalEarth at "Art Beyond the Canvas" from November 2-14, 2018 at The Container Yard in downtown LA!
In the Press
Weather Warriors Documentary
Check out this amazing new documentary about CalEarth. Thank you Tastemade and film director Tracy Wares and the whole crew for pulling this together.
SuperAdobe in Puerto Rico
CalEarth alum Owen Ingley took a workshop in 2009 and has been working to promote SuperAdobe in Puerto Rico for the last 8 years.
SuperAdobe Worldwide
SuperAdobe in Za'atari Refugee Camp funded by Oxfam
Check out this amazing video from Oxfam in the Middle East-- a SuperAdobe project built by refugees in the Za’atari Refugee Camp in Jordan.
CalEarth News
Now Hiring- Marketing & Communications Manager
CalEarth is looking for a communications manager to join our team (remotely!) for about 10-20 hours per month.
In the Press
CalEarth Shelter for all
Thanks to Jungalow for this great blog post and for sharing our work with all your followers!
Going back to the basics- Earth Architecture in Kenya
The US and South America have re-energised the use of earth as an architectural building component through earthbag housing technology
In the Press
CalEarth in VOGUE!
“Forced displacement from war or persecution is one of humanity’s great challenges in the 21st century,” says Kathryn Mahoney, Senior Communications Officer for the UN’s refugee agency.
In the Press
JORDAN TIMES-Classrooms built by refugees for refugees win world architecture award
“In their situation, refugees need simple, fast, low cost and sustainable solutions, which is what we are providing with these classrooms,” di Marco told The Jordan Times, referring to the SuperAd...
In the Press
SuperAdobe Structure wins Arch Daily 2018 Building of the Year Award
Read More https://www.archdaily.com/880676/100-classrooms-for-refugee-children-emergency-architecture-and-human-rights
SuperAdobe Worldwide
SuperAdobe Project in Persian Gulf: Presence in Hormuz (Iran)
This is a cafe and tourist information center on Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf of Iran.
SuperAdobe Worldwide
Domes in Madagascar!
Thanks to the magic of the internet and social media we recently discovered this amazing Eco Dome in Madagascar.
SuperAdobe Worldwide
Playground in Zanzibar
CalEarth Alumni Quintin Christian is hard at work with another amazing project. This time it is a playground in Fumba Town Eco City in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
CalEarth in SF MoMA podcast
Check out this great podcast!
CalEarth News
Superadobe Online Workshop Series
After many months of work we are thrilled to announce our Superadobe Online Workshop Series. For those looking for hands-on demonstrations and lectures, this 12-part video series includes nearly 7 ...
A New Website and So Much More!
As we approach the 25th anniversary of CalEarth, we are continually amazed and humbled by the unwavering support of our community.
Cal-Earth at the MoMA in New York
Last month I had a surreal experience. I was invited to the opening night of a new exhibit at the MoMA in NYC entitled "Insecurities: Tracing Displacement and Shelter" which featured powerful imag...
In the Press
CalEarth part of upcoming MoMA exhibit in New York-- Insecurities: Tracing Displacement and Shelter
MoMa exhibition insecurities brings together works by architects, designers, and artists to address the issue of security within the global refugee crisis
Documentary: We Create-Why we need handbuilt homes
Check out this great two part documentary by Cari Corbet-Owen featuring CalEarth and other groups and individuals building with earth and other natural materials.