Cobb building

A quick-start guide for natural homebuilders to navigate code approval. Contains helpful tips for dealing with code officials and finding resources.

Cob houses are an amazing way to build a house. In this simple guide I break down everything you need to know about building a beautiful cob home.

Beautiful little hidden treasure Cobb 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.”

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…

How to build a wood-fired pizza/bread oven using local natural materials If you are looking for a small project to get your hands (and fee...

Knowing Green Building materials is an important step in designing a green building to be more efficient and energy saver. Green Building Materials list is presented here.