Relax from all the heavy debates on CS.

Pro: use of material from earth.

Con: one tool to do all that work.

Pro: keeping in shape.

Con: aches and pains.

The indigenous people are skill.

They taught me how to tell the time without using a clock.

I've seen one of his other videos. He's good.
I'm guessing the base is limestone.
Has he considered building above ground ?

Yeah, the red is likely clay. It shows him collecting it, mixing it with water, and then spreading onto what appears to be limestone. The problem, is that when it pours outside, the occupant is going to get flooded. All that water will seek the low spot - his construction.

Amicablesmiles ~ Many people who work with nature and on the land, can tell the time by looking at the sky. Weather is watching plants and animals.
Many people can feel the rhythm of the earth quicken in countries where there are seasons, hence 'as mad as a March hare ' animals are tuned in to quickening of movement in the earth and of course moods and feelings of their owners.

We have lost touch in this Computer world , gained a lot but lost a lot more.
Banking would be gone and bartering done instead.
It's all fine and dandy until you get a heart attack and need an up to the minute functioning hospital with surgeons and nurses and modern equipment but I still
try and live a very simple life and we don't need or use half the saucepans and 'stuff'
we have or clothes. Less is more for me.

@ Chat. He is an American who makes his underground swimming pools in South America.

His art works (constructions) are beautiful.

Pros: no expensive materials

Cons: the structure may flood during the rainy season.

@ miclee: Yeah, that is a task to do with one tool and by hand.

In that region the property tax is not that much.

Maybe no property tax since they can't see it (under ground). :banana

Amic. I can't watch it now as my YouTube is not working on this pc, but have seen it before. Amazing, he must sell his services?

Amicablesmiles ~ If you look at the sky often and see how near the time you are, and get used to birdsong, and position of light. Many other things..you will get to be able to tell the time within 15 mins. Some days are very dark in winter but you'll have a pretty good idea. Taking the Fear out. Growing our own Veggies and fruit even in a food tunnel is a great way to get fresh food with no pesticides.

Recycling clothes is very enjoyable and it is amazing what you can do. There is a designer who does that here in Dublin. Take care

@ Chat: you are comical

I do believe that we as humans will find it hard to revert to TOTAL primitive times.

The Amish also has updated. They now have cell phones and drives.

Yes they still use their horse and carriage.

@spi123: yes, he is talented.

He must get some kind of compensation.

Amicablesmiles ~ you have a veranda, sounds beautiful. I love the sound of birds. I have about 5 birds nest in my overgrown hedge. Don't want to disturb the nests. Lovely birdsong. I could see myself living a simple life but I need Heat and a proper roof.

@ unfaz: whatever is use to seal the clay keeps the water clear.

It's the same concept like casting the concrete with cement (but with less tools, less cost, and less man power).

He even takes care of the dogs.

@ orzzz & Miclee: I never got the concept of auction.

I think some people are stupid. Example, I attended a car auction and people were bidding over each other and the cars where not worth that much.

They all should have come together and said which car they wanted, bid on it, and everyone leaves with something.

This guy building pools in a primitive way is smarter and more creative than bidders.

Primitive building.
No need for a house plan or inspection.