Soil. Community. Legacy
it started with a question...
What if communities can build their own futures – with their own hands – with soil form their own lands?
Sawubona ZA discovered ISSB in Kenya, and brought it home to South Africa. Now, through EarthBond, we’re turning soil into jobs, homes, and hope. From Dinokeng, to Ophondweni to the VuliZulu Lodge, every block tells a story.
Jobs
Local teams, local skills, local pride. Up to 80% local workforce.
Comfort
Cool in summer, warm in winter. Natural thermal insulation.
Planet
No firing. Low carbon. Soil from your own site.
Strength
Earthquake resistant. Engineered to last generations.
learning from the best
Architect Francis Kéré, winner of the Pritzker Prize (architecture’s highest honour), builds with earth because it works. His buildings in Burkina Faso prove that mud can be magnificent.
“Informed by tradition, our practice explores new modes of construction… to set our own precedents.” – Francis Kéré
We’re not copying Kéré. We’re following his example: using what we have to build what we dream.
a machine that builds more than blocks
The ISSB press came from Kenya. It arrived in Ophondweni as a tool. It became something else: an engine for economic mobilization.
With this machine, community members can:
- Produce their own building materials
- Improve local schools and clinics
- Learn skills that pay
- Start businesses that last
Every block made is a block of dignity.
build with us
Whether you’re planning a project, exploring partnerships, or just curious – we’d love to connect.
Buy Blocks
Premium ISSBs for your next project. Bulk orders welcome, discounts available.
Join a Workshop
5‑day hands‑on training. Learn to make your own blocks. All levels welcome.
Partner With Us
Community projects, or enterprise development. Let’s create impact.