Cob cabin

The process of building a tiny house out of earth and found materials is very appealing. While doing my research, I came across a few tiny cob houses that I thought epitomized how warm, human-scaled and friendly they can be.

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…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

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.

Uncle mud's cob house, I built a cottage for the local suburban farm outside Cleveland Ohio. It took 2.5 of us and some weekend volunteers about three months to build

Come join us for a cob workshop this year! Learn about cob and natural building skills through instruction and hands-on building experience.

This cob house was built entirely from natural and reclaimed materials for less than £150 ($244.77 USD). Michael Buck's home sweet home is built with a simple wooden form and thatched roof. Buck's philosophy is that

Even though I am busy building my own tiny house, I still find myself thinking about building a cob house… is that cheating on my tiny house?I have been coming back to cob houses again and again because I love the curves of cob walls, the organic feeling that the cob mix brings and the price is also very attractive. I have thought about building a cob house if in the future I decide I need more space if I get married or just want more space. #tinyhome #cobhouse #tinyliving

A recent code update has opened the door to legal cob construction throughout the United States and beyond. With the introduction of the Cob Construction Appendix, aspiring builders now have clear guidelines to follow, ensuring compliance and safety. From conducting essential tests like the shrinkage and compressive strength assessments to understanding the nuances of modulus of rupture testing, this new era of cob construction opens doors to sustainable, innovative building practices.