https://www.adobepodcast.com Our small team has had some changes in the recent months. We are in the process of consolidating our efforts to real world construction and restoration ofhttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/adobe-construction-practical-guide/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/adobe-construction-practical-guide/Adobe is one of the oldest durable building materials, yet it remains relevant because it combines local soil, low embodied energy, thermal mass, and repairable construction. A well-designed adobe building can moderate indoor temperatures, age gracefully, and express the geology of its place.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/history-adobe-buildings-american-southwest/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/history-adobe-buildings-american-southwest/Indigenous communities across the Southwest developed sophisticated earthen building traditions long before European settlement. Puddled earth, stone, timber, and later molded adobe bricks formed homes, ceremonial spaces, and multi-story communities adapted to dry climates.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/how-adobe-bricks-are-made/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/how-adobe-bricks-are-made/Adobe brick begins with mineral soil, water, and sometimes chopped straw or other fiber. The exact proportions depend on local clay and sand content. A workable mix holds shape in a mold without becoming so clay-rich that it cracks severely while drying.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/restoring-historic-adobe-walls/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/restoring-historic-adobe-walls/A successful repair begins by identifying why damage occurred. Roof leaks, rising damp, failed drainage, incompatible cement plaster, plumbing problems, and neglected parapets can all produce similar symptoms. Repairing the surface without correcting the source guarantees repeated failure.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/modern-adobe-homes-passive-design/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/modern-adobe-homes-passive-design/Thick adobe walls absorb heat slowly and release it later. This time lag can smooth daily temperature swings in climates with hot days and cool nights. Thermal mass works best when paired with insulation, shade, ventilation, and climate-specific design.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/best-tools-for-adobe-construction/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/best-tools-for-adobe-construction/Screens, shovels, hoes, wheelbarrows, and measuring buckets support small projects. Mechanical mixers, soil pulverizers, and loaders improve consistency for larger work. Moisture meters and scales help teams reproduce successful mixes.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/using-earth-rock-mud-durable-walls/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/using-earth-rock-mud-durable-walls/Adobe brick is only one earth-building method. Cob uses monolithic lifts of clay-rich soil, sand, straw, and water. Rammed earth compacts damp soil in forms. Wattle and daub applies earthen infill around woven supports. Each system has distinct structural and climate requirements.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/future-adobe-design-low-carbon-architecture/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/future-adobe-design-low-carbon-architecture/The building sector is examining emissions created before a building opens. Unfired earth can require far less process energy than Portland cement or fired masonry, especially when soil is sourced near the site and unnecessary stabilization is avoided.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/learn-adobe-construction-online/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/learn-adobe-construction-online/Online courses can explain soil science, wall systems, passive design, preservation ethics, estimating, and code pathways. Video demonstrations are especially useful for showing mix consistency, molding, laying bricks, and plaster techniques.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/classic-adobe-building-technology/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/classic-adobe-building-technology/Classic adobe walls are thick, load-bearing, and built in lifts of sun-dried brick. Their mass supports roofs and moderates temperature. Wall thickness, buttressing, openings, and bond patterns vary according to period, region, and available materials.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/coming-soon/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/coming-soon/ Welcome to Adobe Podcast Episode #1. AdobePodcast.com is on a mission to save really old adobe buildings in New Mexico, and they need help raising money. The goal is to collect $50,000 to fix up a big, ancient adobe structure. This money will go into making sure the building gets the care it needTue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/update-dec-2023/https://www.adobepodcast.com/blog/update-dec-2023/ Our small team has had some changes in the recent months. We are in the process of consolidating our efforts to real world construction and restoration of the historic Adobe structures. We have been having some technology issues and some of the donors that have helped in the past are not available Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT