Affordable, Efficient Housing
House construction is costly and wastes energy and natural resources. Many

homes aren't energy-efficient, don't last long and contain toxic materials that make
homeowners sick. That's why many builders seek alternatives to conventional
construction.

Highest Quality Equipment
The Earth Press Building System from Adobe International offers you a

cost-effective way to build high-performance housing at an affordable price. The

Earth Press is based on the age-old technique of earthen or Adobe construction,

while giving it a modern technological edge. The Earth Press creates pressure

stabilized blocks rapidly and easily at the building site, a vast improvement over

traditional Adobe block methods.

The Earth Press was the first machine designed to produce hydraulically rammed
earth blocks. Its patented design is the result of over 25 years of research and
development. The Earth Press compresses dirt under high pressure to create
high-performance building blocks.

Strong
Earth Press blocks have a load-bearing strength of over 1,000 pounds per square
inch, which exceeds building code requirements in the United States.

Withstands The Elements
Rammed earth walls can withstand winds up to 140 miles per hour. The strength
and flexibility of rammed earth make it ideal for areas where earthquakes or

hurricanes are a concern.

Healthy Living Environment
Earth blocks are completely natural and non-toxic. They create healthy indoor air

quality, unlike wood-frame buildings that out-gas hazardous fumes from toxic

 materials.

 

Long-Lasting
Earthen structures build hundreds of years ago in China, Africa, and even the cold,

wet climates of Northern Europe continue to provide shelter. Earth Press homes,

which incorporate modern building technologies, will last even longer.

Low Maintenance
As with other masonry wall systems such as brick, stone or concrete, earth block walls require virtually no maintenance.

Keep Buildings Comfortable Naturally
Solid earth walls maintain comfortable indoor temperatures naturally by storing and releasing heat. This unique ability is called the thermal flywheel effect. Earth walls absorb the sun's heat during winter days and radiated that heat at night within the building. In summer, the walls absorb excess heat during the day to keep the inside surprisingly cool. In a properly designed and oriented building, this can mean significant savings in heating and air conditioning. This natural regulation of temperature also creates a healthier indoor environment than homes that use mechanically altered air. An earth block wall combined with a hydronic radiant slab creates the quietest, most uniform and dust-free heating system available.

The Earth Press is also ideal for constructing office buildings and retail stores.

 

Locally/Family Owned