Welcome to CalEarth

Our mission at CalEarth is to further the research, development, and education of Superadobe, a safe and accessible form of Earth Architecture that provides environmentally and financially sustainable living spaces. CalEarth is engaging in ground-breaking research and education that fundamentally transforms housing equity worldwide.

What is SuperAdobe?

Using sandbags, barbed wire and the earth beneath your feet, SuperAdobe is a truly affordable and sustainable way to build homes anywhere on the planet. SuperAdobe combines ancient building techniques with basic architectural principles, and the results are earthquake, fire, and flood resistant structures that can range from a one-person pod to a fully modernized home.

Our Founder

Nader Khalili

Nader Khalili (1936-2008) was a visionary architect, author, humanitarian, teacher, and innovator. Inspired by the poetry of Rumi, he was a quiet hero who never forgot the importance of living an honest, meaningful life. “No one can prove there is a meaning to life. I must make my own life meaningful. That is all.”

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Recent News

SuperAdobe ICC Approval Complete
CalEarth News

SuperAdobe ICC Approval Complete

We are so happy to announce that we received our ICC-ES number for SuperAdobe Cement Stabilized Earthbags!
Tommy's Tea Dome
SuperAdobe Spotlight

Tommy's Tea Dome

Learn about the tea dome Sonny built for his brother, Tommy, and how he has taken his passion for SuperAdobe to the next level - teaching workshops!
Luxurious SuperAdobe Through the Lens of Jesse Benson
SuperAdobe Worldwide

Luxurious SuperAdobe Through the Lens of Jesse Benson

Read about Jesse’s passion for SuperAdobe and how he is inspiring people to build sustainable custom homes across the globe.

"You transform all those who are touched by you."

- RUMI

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