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I have been reading about earth bag structures and am wondering about the windows. From what I see, the windows are not meant to be opened. A tube with a rubber ball is used at the top of the structure for ventilation. Is there a way to build an earth bag structure with functioning windows?
 
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Hi Maha, welcome to permies! I haven't done too much research on earth bag construction, it didn't seem to fit where I live but I'm pretty sure I've seen photos of earth bag homes with what looked to be traditional window frames with lintels above them. Like this one:



Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can give you a more definitive answer.
 
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think this may have been a normal window
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Thank you
That is awesome.
 
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