Compressed earth blocks in sunlight

Compressed earth blocks · Manufactured in accordance with UNE 41410:2008

Build a better world, brick by brick.

Circular Economy · Zero Waste

Earth ✦No firing ✦Local ✦Natural building ✦Eco-friendly ✦Zero Waste ✦Earth ✦No firing ✦Local ✦Natural building ✦Eco-friendly ✦Zero Waste ✦
Saves time and resources
15 t

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Low carbon emissions
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Manufacturing · Consultancy · Training

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Saves time and resources

What is a CEB?

Earth blocks. Compressed earth.

Earth, sand, water and a stabiliser such as lime, compacted in a mechanical press.

  1. 01Local earth
  2. 02Sand + lime
  3. 03Pressed at 15 t
  4. 04Air curing
  5. 05Your project

An ancient material for a liveable future.

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Manufacturing

Compressed Earth Blocks

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Consultancy

Design and planning

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Training

Hands-on earth-building workshops

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Locally sourced

Local raw materials and workers.

A complete service, from earth to construction.

We manufacture the material, design your project with you and teach you to build with earth. All with transparent pricing.

TERRA-Bloc

Manufacturing

We manufacture our own compressed earth blocks and bricks, called TERRA-Bloc.

    Ask about block formats and request a quote.

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    With Construye Diferente

    Consultancy

    Our architecture and engineering team supports you from the initial idea to the handover of your earth-built home. This service is provided through our partner company, Construye Diferente.

    • Architectural consultancy

      Design and planning

      €55/hour
    • Engineering consultancy

      Calculations and technical solutions

      €55/hour

    Indicative prices, excluding VAT and transport.

    Complete service, from concept to handover

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    With ICS

    Training

    We collaborate with the Institute of Sustainable Construction (ICS), an NGO specialising in the research, development, promotion and knowledge transfer of building materials and technologies that are economically viable, minimise carbon emissions into the atmosphere and require little energy to produce or put into use.

    • Earth Building Workshop

      3.5 h · hands-on · min. 10 people

      €50/person
    • CEB Workshop

      3.5 h · hands-on · min. 10 people

      €50/person

    Indicative prices, excluding VAT and transport.

    Learn by doing, with your own hands

    Guides

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    Guidance based on information from Terraversa. It does not replace calculations or the judgement of a qualified professional.

    Project advisor

    Tell us about your project. We'll help you work out what you need.

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    Projects and workshop

    Laying earth blocks in a wall
    A freshly pressed earth block in the machine
    Participants at a hands-on earth-building workshop
    Making a block with a manual press during a workshop
    A technical presentation to a group of attendees
    Local earth and the Terraversa working area
    The exterior of the Terraversa premises
    Daniel and Iván with a Terraversa block

    Documented award

    A shared journey. A recognised future.

    Award

    ClimateLaunchpad · 2024

    First prize in the national final

    According to Valencia Plaza, Terraversa won the national ClimateLaunchpad final held in València on 27 June 2024.

    Read on Valencia Plaza

    Frequently asked questions

    Manufacturing, services and contact.

    What is a CEB and how is it made?

    A CEB is made by compacting earth, sand, water and a stabiliser such as lime in a mechanical press. No firing is required.

    What services does Terraversa offer?

    Terraversa manufactures CEBs, offers architectural and engineering consultancy, and runs earth-building workshops.

    What are the workshops like?

    The earth-building and CEB workshops last 3.5 hours, require at least 10 participants and cost €50 per person.

    How can I discuss my project?

    Contact Terraversa for information or a quote. Structural solutions require professional assessment.

    Shall we build differently?

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