Earth USA 2026 - Call for Abstracts

Earth USA is now accepting abstracts for presentations at the 2026 conference (taking place in Santa Fe, NM from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20, 2026). We cannot accept abstract submissions sent to us via normal e-mail or as an e-mail attachment. All abstracts should be submitted using the following online abstract submission form:

https://form.jotform.com/251964548887377

Abstracts will be accepted from Monday, September 8, 2025 until Sunday, February 8, 2026. All accepted presenters will be notified by Friday, April 10, 2026. Full papers are due by Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Please note: In 2024 we had approximately 35% international participation in the conference. We want to continue to grow as an international platform for the worldwide earthbuilding community. We have therefore decided to add an online component to the 2026 conference which will be taking place around the time of the in-person event in Santa Fe. We encourage and welcome authors from all corners of the world to submit an abstract regardless of your ability to travel to New Mexico. More info about the online component will be shared soon.

Paper Subject Categories

1. Historic buildings and cities including their stabilization, preservation, modernization and re-purposing.

2. New architecture, construction projects and construction methods, including owner-builder projects.

3. Education and information transfer including codes, norms and regulations.

4. Physical and thermal properties of materials and structures including seismic, flood and storm resistance and passive solar heating and cooling of earthen buildings.

5. Social and cultural elements fostered by earthen building practices and traditions.

6. Commercial presentations including architects, designers, contractors and product manufacturers.

Presenters will have 25 minutes for presentation including time to answer questions. Time limits will be carefully monitored.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.