Cob and wood house

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.”

This Cob House | Blog

Most of the small spaces we feature are in the US or Europe, so today, we’re taking a look at a tiny house all the way on the other side of the world, in the Philippines. Although 292 square feet may seem quite small from an American perspective (especially for three people), this little home, essentially designed as one big room, seems positively palatial thanks to soaring ceilings and a full embrace of the outdoors.

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

Cool cob house.

…I designed the house as a modern Mandan house, with reciprocal frame roof, solar power, and a hot bath, two sinks, and cobwood walls… From our book Tiny Homes

cob house | Cob house kitchen | For the Home

Have you ever thought about building a cob house? An eco friendly, cost effective cob house could be your perfect home! Let us tell you how.

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