Fun. Quick. Simple. Solid. F.Q.S.S.

Hand giving the OK sign before an earthbag
	      wall.

This precision-laid earthbag wall gets the
FQSS sign of approval.

The Flexible-Form Rammed Earth technique is our contribution to earthbag building. We practice a particular brand of earthbag building that prioritizes ease of construction coupled with structural integrity inspired by FQSS principles. What is FQSS? We made a list of what fosters a productive yet playful work environment.

The process has to be Fun. What helps make the job fun is that if flows Quickly, as long as we keep it Simple, and the results are Solid.

So we adopted the FQSS stamp of approval: Fun, Quick, Simple, and Solid. The Flexible-Form Rammed Earth technique has and continues to be developed according to this FQSS criterion. When the work becomes in any way awkward or sloppy, FQSS deteriorates into fqss: frustrating, quarrelsome, slow, and stupid. This prompts us to re-evaluate our tactics, or blow the whole thing off and have lunch. Returning refreshed often restores FQSS approval spontaneously.

By demonstrating guidelines that effectively enhance the quality of earthbag construction, we hope to encourage a standard that aids the mainstream acceptance of this unique contemporary form of earthen architecture.