[Greenbuilding] Block Wall Insulation

[Corwyn]

On Oct 16, 2007, at 00:52, Keith Winston wrote:

> I thought Speireg's approach was pretty clever (though maybe I'm
> mangling it, and I hope he doesn't mind me sharing): insulate the
> outside to bring your thermal mass inside, build on a rubble trench
> foundation, and fill the cavities full of 2 liter water-filled soda
> bottles. Big thermal mass, leaks drain harmlessly, continuous foam
> exterior insulation bridges band joists and other troublesome areas.
> Water control strategies become crucial.

Seen the 'united bottle'?  It is designed to be stacked in construction.

you might be able to see it here: http://www.eartharchitecture.org/ 
though it looks to be temporary content.

Thank You Kindly,

Corwyn

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