Cobb homes

So cute!! Made smaller, this would make a fantastic and adorable garden shed for our desert home! http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/cob-building-basics-zm0z13onzrob.aspx

Cob houses are very dear to me. Having a degree in architecture does not mean that all of us fancy reflecting facades, huge steel structures and skyscrapers braking the height record of one another every six months. Nope. There are many architects out there who find building with natural materials much more fascinating. And -you…

Are you looking for cheap alternative housing ideas that won't get you in a ton of debt? Here are a few realistic ideas for you.

How to Build Dirt Cheap Houses: Ever wonder how to build a simple home for very little money, without going into debt? The key is to use low-cost, locally available natural materials such earth, small diameter wood and straw to keep expenses to a minimum. The real fun is incorpora…

A cob house is an earthen building that uses a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and sometimes gravel. Cob house builders shape the mix by hand and let it dry

Check out all of these sustainable house designs. 🌱🏠💡😍 They blend eco-friendly charm with smart efficiency, all while sprinkling a bit of fun into your home blueprint.

When most folks decide to build a home, they get some timbers and construct a wood frame. There are actually a number of other approaches you can take however involving different materials and techniques. One fascinating method is to work with “cob.”

Just because your house is small doesn't mean you can't live large.

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Eco Friendly Bharat | Cob house 🏠🌾: A whimsical blend of nature and architecture, where mud, straw, and creativity unite to craft charming, sustainable homes.… | Instagram

Did you know that cob is one of the oldest building materials around? According to my guest, Dave Olsen, most cob houses are tiny houses because they take so long to build! Cob is a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and water that hardens into a thick, load-bearing, structure. Think curved, earthen walls and whimsical building shapes. Dave Olsen has been building with cob for over 20 years and has developed his own technique, called “Fast Cob”. Dave tells us about the benefits of Cob building…

Reciprocal roof frames are self-supporting structures that date back to the 12th Century. They are used in Chinese and Japanese architecture, as well as