While I was researching heat options I ran across something called Cob. Cob is a mixture made from earth, sand, clay and straw. Basically a type of mud building, adobe or Cob. While looking into Cob Construction I read some articles about the best usage a mixtures and some building techniques that are quite simple and can be adapted for many green projects. If you search cob houses on Google Image you will see some lovely homes made of cob. I was very impressed with what I learned of cob and think it prudent to share. The best information and direction I could find initially for making and building with cob are covered in the video found at the link below.
Cob Building. Earth building Course with Edwards Eco Building
Now I haven't yet tried my hand at cob construction. At this stage of getting off the grid I'm discovering and researching green systems and innovations I can possibly put to use to get myself onto a self sufficiency platform. Cob is but one new discovery that I will discuss here and consider ways to incorporate into my green living systems. My Interest in cob has to do with something called a Rocket Mass Heater, which is something I will discuss in another post.
