Cob fence

This is such a cool idea! Adding a "fence" around your home with windows. Love the fountain too, and the gate

Outdoor cob living space

Cob houses, or earth homes in general, are so attuned to their surroundings, they are the ultimate expression of ecological design. With recent rises in lumber prices and increasing interest in natural and environmentally safe building practices, cob is enjoying a renaissance. Cob, meaning a lump or rounded mass, has been using the oldest, most …

How to Make Mud Bricks for a Wet Climate. Mud bricks are building supplies made of raw, earthen material. Composed mostly of water and soil, a mud brick will hold together, providing a basic building block for construction. However, if you live in a damp or wet climate, it is important to ensure that mud bricks hold up during periods of rain and humidity. Mud bricks made from soil containing clay will have a natural waterproof quality that also controls and combats humidity. While it may…

Are you tired of looking at the same style wood fence around every home in your neighborhood? Building a straw bale landscape wall instead is an...

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I found this buried not far from the cob house, and now its going to be a small window.

Cob courtyard More

Cob garden wall built during a Yestermorrow cob class taught by Andy and Tim in 2006.