There are several ways to build the house without the base. The device of such basis will not involve big material inputs, but, judging by experience of ancestors, will serve not one decade.
The composition of concrete, except binding element (as a rule, cement) includes various fillers. Their use improves technical characteristics of concrete and also reduces its cost. Sand, gravel, crushed stone can be them. By production of light concrete the expanded aggregate the haydite which is formed when roasting clay or slate is also widely used.