Want to protect your family from California's devastating wildfires?
After the catastrophic 2025 fires in Southern California, are you looking for real solutions? Earth.dev brings together a community of researchers and builders to develop life-saving fire shelters using cob and superadobe (earth-bag) construction - a method that's both affordable and fire-resistant.
Did you know that earthen built structures under 120 square feet can be built without complex permits in most counties*? We're helping people find hands-on community events where you can learn to build these protective structures alongside experienced earth builders. Whether you need help building or want to help others, we want to help you make it happen.
Ready to take action? Join our mailing list for event updates and building guides. Help us expand the use of Earth construction to live in harmony with nature and protect your family.
Resources
- Learn about Earth built Fire Shelters and Fire Resistence
- CalEarth - Creators and stewards of Superadobe fire resistent construction
Want to get involved?
If you have a property where you would like to host an event;
If you are an earth building specialist and would like to help;
If you would like to help with content creation;
please email
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News
Cob Wall Fire testing (ASTM E119 test), and Thoughts on Fire Resilient Natural Building
Research and thoughts on fire resistant natural building by the expert Sasha Rabin on EarthenShelter.com.
Superadobe survives Eaton fire
An earthbag dome survived the Eaton fire in Altadena, CA during the Eaton fires Jan 9, 2025.
Updates about this website
Added initial list of earth builders and advocates on Instagram. Bridging community builders with property owners for near term community demonstrations and new shelter construction projects.
Organizations
Earth Builders & Advocates
These are people I have found on Instagram and am working on a more thorough directry of builders, advocates, educators and organizations to connect property owners with help building their fire shelters.