The Build Show features Colorado Earth

Colorado Earth was recently featured on ABC Denver where we briefly discussed our building process and the benefits of compression earth blocks.

Fire is one of the most devastating natural hazards that can destroy homes and lives. How can homeowners protect their properties from fire damage? In this article, Chris Maierhofer, a fire engineer and researcher, shares his insights on how to design and build a fireproof home. He explains the principles of fire behavior, the materials…

The article discusses a house design by Colorado Earth, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, that uses compressed earth blocks for its walls. These walls are fireproof and help to keep the heat in during colder months and out during heat waves due to the slow transfer of heat through the 10-inch-thick walls. Sensor data collected…

Colorado Earth was recently featured in Colorado Public Radio – All Things Considered. The article, ‘Dirt doesn’t burn’: Why some Marshall fire victims are rebuilding their homes with earthen blocks, talks about Colorado Earth’s fire-resistant bricks and how homeowners could use them to build more resilient neighborhoods.

The article introduces Colorado Earth discussing the technique of earth-block construction in New Zealand and how it’s applied it to Colorado’s climate and building codes. The article highlights the benefits of earth-block homes, such as lower carbon footprints, use of local materials, and resistance to extreme weather events.