Design & Build Resources
For Builders & Designers
Building on decades of expertise, our team provides a full range of services for your construction project, from initial design and planning to final build-out. We offer flexible support based on your project’s unique needs, including pre-construction services like site evaluation and cost estimation, specialized wall construction with a focus on earthen materials, and comprehensive general contracting.
White Papers
CEB Foundations
Foundation Solutions Suitable for Compressed Earth Block (CEB) Construction.
Steamboat Springs Project Summary
Energy Compliance Paper from Energy Logic, a Colorado-based applied building science company.
Thermal Performance from EMU Systems
This report covers the performance of compressed earth block wall assemblies (CEB), as an alternative to conventional American timber frame construction.
Acoustical Nature of CEB
Comparing the acoustical nature of a Compressed Earth Block (CEB) residence to a traditional wood–framed residence
Technical Data
EcoBlox Technical Data Sheet
Nova Terra’s Standard EcoBlox are produced at the foothills of the Flatiron Mountains in Golden, Colorado.
Lab Results
Thermal Conductivity Analysis
Dept. of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
Compressive Strength Test Results
Kumar & Associates, Inc. Concrete Masonry Units Report
Typical Wall Section
Below is a typical wall section that shows how a one-story earthen masonry wall could be built using a double wall system. It is possible to build two stories with earthen masonry, however a concrete bond-beam (shown in below in item #3) would be required between floor levels. All our structures are engineered according to applicable building codes for reinforced masonry.
