EARTHA was formed in 1994 to encourage a wider understanding of the importance of the region's heritage of solid earth b...
EARTHA was formed in 1994 to encourage a wider understanding of the importance of the region's heritage of solid earth buildings (clay lump, pise, shuttered cob and cob) and earth daub walls (wattle & daub).
Eartha welcomes all those who have a passion for and want a greater understanding of earth building in all its forms including: the conservation and repair of existing earth buildings, the construction of new earth buildings and the promotion of earth and other natural materials for a more sustainable and healthier built environment.
Since 1994, EARTHA has been active in:
- Establishing a network of professionals and craftsmen and women who have an interest in the study, maintenance and promotion of earth buildings in East Anglia.
- Providing a forum for discussion of issues relating to earth building in East Anglia
- Providing advice on repair and maintenance of earth buildings through its membership.
- Establishing links with groups and individuals working with earth buildings in other parts of Britain and abroad
- Publishing technical papers that cover various aspects of earth construction repair and maintenance.
- Encouraging and supporting training in the field of earth building and associated skills
- Encouraging the development of earth building techniques for new buildings.
- Investigating the potential of earth construction as a low energy, low environmental impact building technique
