These Earthbag Walls Are 13 Feet High and Climbing! How Much Further to the Top?

[@nickdepuy7162]

Definitely talk about the math and how the bags lock together. I’m sure you have some (more) engineering nerds watching. 😁

[@davidprins9401]

Yes please. 😁 Similar to a bridge or an arch I'm guessing, but that usually requires support during construction then self supports when the key stone is set... Right? My memories of school are not very good any more! Lol

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

@@davidprins9401,I agree that during construction you need an internal support of some sort. Then when finished you can take all of that down. I would like to see a big skylight at the top as the keystone I think that would solve a lot of problems and save a few rows of bags. Make it 5 or 6 feet across. It would also be nice at night when you can see the stars.

[@Tanks-Link]

Your so funny Jim, sometimes Jess just looks at you like what the hell !!! I really enjoy your channel

[@JamesCouch777]

I have to hand it to y'all, you have taken on a huge project and are making amazing progress. Hang in there and never give up 👍

[@davewenners6722]

Please let us know more about the dome roof. It very interesting to me.

[@karenbuckner1959]

Jess, has amazing balance! Your teamwork is going so smooth, especially with the lift.

[@franciscovega2042]

Making great progress. Working under that beautiful sky must make the labor go by. What a view.

[@LaurelHill2024]

I wish Jess wore a safety harness. It scares me watching her work up there. I think everyone watching this channel wants to know anything and everything you're willing to share with us on the building of this. Love you guys. Stay safe.

[@kmw4359]

Jim too when he’s tamping down bags

[@davids7209]

Just exactly would you have them anchor to? LOL

[@kmw4359]

@@davids7209 that’s the problem, and why they don’t do so, I’m sure

[@davids7209]

@@kmw4359 IKR

[@LaurelHill2024]

@@kmw4359 I agree Sage. I have no idea how they could do it, but I know what its like to fall from a 2nd floor window. I got very lucky. Not everyone is.

[@bettysnowowl4881]

Yes I would love to hear more on the how things are engineered.

[@Doitgood52]

When you don’t have a roller handy.. use a soft broom!

[@leinahtan6731]

Parents and I are throwing in on some land in arizona this winter! Either apache or cochise. Gonna homestead! Yall are so informative. Fav channel

[@Gardendreamsforme]

Make sure you do your homework and research well on water availability and laws before you buy in Az.. County codes vary in building, drill wells, electric, solar, etc…. Just FYI

[@fraslavko1]

good move, congrats !

[@sueg2658]

Yes please explain more how you have worked it out at to not collapse, how you will finish inside and out with the building that high up. I understand you have a plan, but yes, I would love to hear more. Thank you. Stay safe :-) And Jess is meticulous not crazy. Great job!

[@StoneKathryn]

Cute shot of Jim greeting Crew down by the car as Jess was threading the wires through the barbed wire. Nineteen more courses. Yay course 27 done! Congratulations! They are taking less time to do now. Great progress! Thanks for this video.

[@robertbuckley9303]

You asked if we have questions...I'm wondering whether you'll have some sort of "keystone" piece at the top to counteract any inward drift of the walls. Like maybe a wooden "donut" with bottom flanges to support the topmost course and to lock everything in place?

[@RandysRides]

Good question...igloos use solid ice shapes....these bags are mushy.. lol.

[@Mamasmovietime]

I think you should be very proud of what just the two of you, and occasional help, have accomplished. I would love to hear more about how the dome will come together. I find all of this so interesting. Your work ethics are amazing. Love your videos.

[@jimlove8144]

Jess, I can really see the Japanese in you, in your looks, and your hard work and your drawing, painting talents.

[@yugtdhoiijuh6617]

you guys are so cute! wish you all the best. Ange from oz. ; )

[@annar6430]

Great progress. Raining heavily in Jamaica ..going your way soon

[@mythiccycles]

Yes please talk about style Earthbag House you're building. I have seen the ones that use a roof. I have seen your style but not this in-depth being built. Great work Jess and Jim!

[@junnielaine4208]

Would love more explanations and maybe a drawing to show the graduated bags.

[@carrieraupp757]

Jess’s kind of “crazy “ is the best kind. We all need someone like that to keep us on course and staying true. 😇

[@crazycloud2]

It is easy to see you are having a great day, really cheered me up. Thank you, we need to have fun again, I really miss watching flash mobs. LOL

[@norm5785]

Course 27 in five hours wow, that is awesome, wonderful progress. Have a wonderful weekend

[@eddiewatson3759]

always a big thumbs up 4 u guys

[@firstmate015]

Dome buildings all around the world were built the same way you're doing it. Florence, Italy has the best example of this. The Duomo of Florence is the largest dome in Italy. It's proper name is Santa Maria Del Fiore. I hope you put a sky light in the center. It's magical to view the stars at night. What are you going to do with that half dome made out of aluminum pipe we see in the background? Just keep plugging away and you'll be the envy of the neighborhood when it feels like a torch outside. Snug as a bug in a rug...or earthbag home. Love it.

[@Bigdaddyluv68]

You guys are so freaking adorable! You give us all hope that love and companionship can outpace all of the worlds slings and arrows! Stand strong! You are both so darn lucky! Love y’all!

[@sykotikmommy]

Two of our kittens have names you'll find cool. Buttercup and Wesley. Our children love the Princess Bride, just like other classics. I love what you guys are doing.

[@BoSS-dw1on]

Ive seen videos of igloos being built and it is really neat how the dome is constructed for those. This is just a larger version with the building block being the bags of dirt instead of packed snow.

[@ericjohnson1008]

So awesome, another layer of bags in/on.

[@abetterlife3088]

Jess, you are amazing! ❤️🌹 great job!

[@GRJannyDempsey]

You work together so well. It is fun to watch you work toward your goal.

[@fatimaperez9181]

Yes please tell us about the step technique that your working on now. I would like to know how they all won’t cave in since they don’t seem to be directly on top of each other. Thank you and stay safe from Scottsdale 😊

[@spitfirewild]

Looks fantastic! Congrats you guy's rock!!!!!

[@barbclements9006]

I worry about you being so high and stacking those bags. Love watching and learning about your earth bag home. Yes let me know more about your build.

[@leeboerner6681]

I'm definitely curoius about the Radius of the dome and how you'll tie it in at the top.

[@KandMe1]

Its getting that look, taking the shape into a dome. I had thought a central sky light would pay off but the ones I remember have a pillar like tube to bring the light down to the lover level. Yours will be an extra long tube to come all that way down to the platform above the room below. I don't know enough about them just the one I did see in action used to light a bathroom with no windows, that thing really provided a lot of light and was central in the house. Came all the way through the loft to the ceiling center of the bath/toilet room.

[@jonnaguinn-brandt5197]

Wow with each course accomplished, I get more excited for the two of you. Awesome job. Amazing team work !

[@richardroyles1423]

Just like building a igloo. God bless. Kansas

[@geekygardens]

That is really coming together nice my friends!

[@mandamoosgardeningadventur8305]

Do you have any plans for the dome that keeps popping up in the background??? Awesome video as always...😊

[@chaosplan]

I keep wondering if it could be installed on the top of a partially completed dome. Think like the lid on a saucepan or teapot. Hybrid earth bag / geo dome roof. Rooftop greenhouse?

[@DesertNails]

Are you talking about their root cellar that only has an underground room?

[@karennewberry4694]

@@DesertNails Jennifer Bruce, no , Manda moo is referring to the geodesic dome frame you can see around .23 at the start of the video.

[@kmw4359]

That was a gift from someone last year… not sure if they have plans for it or not.

[@fredtheuberdriver]

Think the plan is for it to be a greenhouse

[@KeepItSimpleSurvival]

The Water comes from evaporation..... No flow of air under the plastic.... The Desert Igloo.....is looking good......👌. Mr. Camera Guy....keep filming the movie star.....☺️

[@lianneashby9550]

Have you thought about finishing with a skylight in the center of the dome? It seems so dark inside. I know you have openings prepared for windows but they seem small and not very many. The more natural light you can let in the nicer the feel of the interior when you're done.🌄🌞😎

[@circularsquare5113]

Love it... almost there! Can't wait to see it completed. SO proud of you guys!!!!!

[@elainedegoede6276]

Yes pls tell us more. I love to know how it's going to look at the end. God bless .🙏💕

[@suewomack5528]

Wow that last layer made a HUGE difference in the look of it!! Loved seeing the progress. I never stop being amazed at how much ya'll get done!

[@jakobrebeki]

i think you are doing so well with the build. must be hard as one moment rain then the next the heat. well done to ya all....

[@johnbeckham51]

Have y'all ever thought about the pole being sorta like a lighting rod? It's kinda late in the build but I've always wondered about that.

[@paulaarthur57]

Higher and higher. Love it. You are so close. I would love to have you explain more about the finished dome and how it will look at the top. Will you be able to collect water from this structure? Kudos guys it’s getting exciting.

[@ryenmadsen5183]

Your dome is bad ass I'll keep watching for sure. Looking forward to the last sack will go faster then you think.

[@edwardweeden2834]

YES! Want to know all about the "Dome-ology" of this!

[@itsno1duh]

Have you already a plan to move in to this structure WHILE you build the second one? I am anxious to see the practicalities... I know you are dreaming of those absolutely "silent nights" in your subterranean bedroom...

[@rhondaskipper64]

I love his sense of humor 🥰

[@debeacon]

Yes, I would like to hear the plan. I would think that a dome shape would need support while building (and after too...) but an inverted carrot might be stable enough. It all depends on how much curvature is planned.

[@stellabrown5034]

Hi it's Stella Brown again I hope you guys are doing well I'm sorry I just got you connected to my new phone I don't know how I did it LOL but I'm glad I get to watch you live now love you guys all the best of luck God bless hope your family is fine I've been trying to keep up God bless all of you

[@sherryrogers-byrd6499]

People around the world have been able to build with the same kind of earth that they are using and dang some of the buildings have been standing for hundreds of years as long as they do the upkeep to keep the water out and most of the old buildings do not have barbed wire to hold it together the key is keep the water out and let it breathe so all moisture can dry out if water of any kind gets in if you could find a clear yeart cap that would let light in you two are doing grate do what you like and be happy be blessed with joy each day

[@julieklysz487]

Hi Jim and Jess I hope you are getting to walk around under the dome. Your doing good job.

[@Maria-ys5sc]

Awesome job to both of you, keep up the great work 👏🏼

[@richardbrooks3569]

Yes, I would like you to talk more about the construction.

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

As her wish and oops over Jim went. LOL.. Watch what ya wish for Sir. I say keep doing them as ya are. Most of the time you explain it pretty well. Keep up the good work my friends. Stay safe!!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you CB!🙏

[@et5222]

Who needs the Olympics balance beam... Jess is the gold medalist for bag balancing!

[@williamharrison4261]

You answered my question at the end of your video. But just can't see how it will stay up without support. Like what you did over the door and then removing the frame I can see. Do the rocks in the bags help?

[@sunnywatson2696]

When are you going to cob those new layers and the inside of the top part?

[@grumbeard]

Lovely as always. I would actually be more interested in how you are going to do the interior decorating.

[@akocbibbo]

good job you both!

[@Citystead]

Was loving all the Arieal shots of the dome

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Finally learning how to use the drone. 😆

[@marymccowan6629]

Really looking great Jess and Jim oh you too Crew looking great. Protecting the Homestead .

[@anthonycampbell4534]

Its great seeing and hearing more from Jess. Would be interested in seeing windows and understanding air circulation.

[@marchill861]

I love it , ya’ll go build !

[@mumpygumboo8554]

Wow, so great seeing this project develop to this stage which is exciting. I can now see the top being finished soon enough! This is very inspiring to see.

[@lmelior]

I'd be interested in hearing about the dome, if you considered a different roof style, and so on!

[@garygerard4290]

YA, I'd like to hear about the dome curvature and being self supporting 'keep on baggin'

[@ZonDog]

Great progress guys!! Safety first.

[@moshmateo]

I am getting a little nervous about the dome - unsupported - arch I understand b-cuz of Keystone is there some magic to the circle or the amount of reveal (overhang) on the bags - do tell. Much Love to our kids building in that wild space from the Old Dude up in central Utah.Prayers and thoughts for You three - Be safe - HIGH UP THERE!

[@christineherrmann205]

I'm curious as to how the upper part will get finished; I wondered if the top will be walkable so you can cob the outside? Just, without scaffolding, how will you deal with the outside of the dome?

[@chriscallaway6993]

Why are you adding the plain wire to the barb wire? Crew looked very comfortable by the car. You are doing great. Love your videos. 🐕

[@VibrationsfromMirror]

Feeling the last round and the topper!!! WOW SO amazing Jess and Jim! Electrical, round wall living talk maybe. Placement of Fridge :D , seems to be working. Mini fridge, like an rv kind for daily transfers maybe. Anyway, you got it going on! !

[@ewidmer1]

Yes would love to hear more about the done.

[@ericjohnson1008]

GDP is moving along. I worked almost as hard as y'all today. As always y'all are rocking it.

[@williamhuntington1397]

It's so very exciting to see your progress! Your hard work and ingenuity are incredible!

[@allonesame6467]

Go! Go! Go! It's coming together!!

[@RandysRides]

Eskimos have been building these for centuries. Makes sense to use available materials. You could even make homemade bricks out there.

[@patriciacarrero7721]

Could you do a few minutes of real time video of Jessica putting up the barbed wire, preferably overhead view? She makes it look so easy!

[@rosemaryryan6455]

Yep. Like to know the design science on d dome. Good u got rain but sad not much. In South Australia we get about 10- 11 inches q year, so know the feeling. RAIN....YAH. we have 6 rain tanks.

[@PHANTOmIND8]

At this stage of the build, where you are offsetting large portions of the earth bags to create the dome shape, It would be wise to switch from loose materials to a rigid ones. Maybe some sort of fibre reinforced concrete in bags to give you more stability and durability.

[@curtk8715]

interesting watching this go up- I wonder if you are considering a oculus - a ring on top with a little octagon cupola on top with some windows that you could open to vent heat out the top.

[@donnaalford7107]

It's looking awesome. If I were younger, 40, I would love to build a home like this. ❤️❤️

[@donutmuncher666]

I use Walton feed..lol funny. Yes explain the structure

[@bigmamma6946]

Lol very cool shots 😎 lovely yes very interesting in the dome 😀

[@doreendoreen3857]

Awesome, cant wait to see it all up.😘😘

[@raymondcoggins297]

Getting closer looks awesome

[@glines]

Another great show. Congratulations you guys you’re doing an awesome job

[@commonman7776]

thumbs up in support of your channel

[@omegaroyal]

Cannot wait to see it complete. Can you see the domes from the road?

[@dooleysmichiganhomestead8339]

Cant wait to see a finished home

[@TheTinaFontenot]

Noticed for a long time a geodesic dome in background,🤔wonder why y'all didn't put that on top of your home and frame second story around it; in order to stay perfectly cymetrical all the way to top?

[@jimh4167]

We tease you a lot Jim But get well soon 😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@santiagonavesgomez8332]

You both are immense

[@gayahithwen]

Oh Jim, you know how to charm a lady - "as you wish" is indeed the line that Westley (Cary Elwes) says to Buttercup (Robin Wright) every time he really means "I love you", so it's an excellent reference to make when you feel just momentarily put upon but really don't mind running an extra errand for that special someone because you do love them. That way, you turn that moment that could've felt like you were being "nagged" into an opportunity to cherish your partner instead.

[@royormonde3682]

Nice work looks good. Have you taken into account the pressure of the ladder and the dirt on the side where the ladder rests? Hate to see it move even a bit, would be a tough fix. Maybe consider a support under the ladder to those overhang brackets or maybe to that floor as a bit of a relief so all the weight isn't on the side of the dome. Anyways, I just finished the last of my harvest from the garden and prepped the beds and planters with compost for spring planting, had our first frost the other night, winters coming fast and I'm ready for a long winters nap.

[@concretehousebuildinginph1488]

Jess, If you set each course in a constant 3 inches it would seem to produce a cone shape, where a dome sounds more like a hemisperical shape. Do you need to know the setbacks for a 6-1/2 inch rise from some given starting diameter? I could make a list with CAD pretty quick. Just need a starting diameter. Could also do an eliptical shape just as easy to a given height. george and aurora building Villa Cecelia

[@beachlife9419]

Nice 👍👍👍👍 work guys again

[@aartlindner9738]

Very impressing what you two are doing. I don't understand why you don't use a table i.e to to put filled cans on before you put them on the lift. You are constantly bending to the ground to pick them up. I think it is also faster. greetings from Holland.