Living in a northern climate, I have often wondered about AC and insulation. I have always assumed it would be just as important to insulate in the south. It takes energy to cool your house just as it takes energy to heat the house. So why not insulate and save cash on the energy bill, it will pay back over time.

How about an adobe infill system, just skip the sheathing all together. Go natural, organic, it the way of the future. Is this a traditional building method in your part of the world? Tim