by Alex | Sep 29, 2013 | Designs, Services
Hi everyone, I just recently got back from a 7-week intensive Natural Building course out in Oregon learning some of the newest, cutting edge techniques in the Natural Building realm. As some of you may know, I’m taking my business to the next level by offering design...
by Alex | Aug 11, 2013 | Foundations, General
A building needs a strong foundation to rest upon. This is the first detail to consider when building any structure. It should be a unified and stable base for your building to sit upon, and must also support the load of the building. It was our goal during Week One...
by Alex | Jun 4, 2013 | Cob, Designs
Last year I was contacted by OPIC (Overseas Private Investment Corporation) to design a cob hotel for their humanitarian efforts overseas. I designed building plans for a large cob hotel that was being proposed before the project board at OPIC. The proposal was to...
by Alex | Apr 1, 2013 | Cob, General
It’s time to take a look into the world of natural building by looking at some of the most influential cob builders. You might have heard of some of these people before as they’ve demonstrated their craft and expertise in the field. Many of them you might just be...
by Alex | Mar 20, 2013 | Cob, General
I was recently interviewed by James Ru for his new book Perma Artist which is a compilation of conversations with eco-artists, land artists, and artists concerned about the environment. Here is our interview about cob homes: 1. Why is it called cob? I see you use...
by Alex | Sep 9, 2012 | Cob, Foundations, Walls
Cob is a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and water. To build a cob house you will essentially need three main components: foundation, walls, and a roof. Here are some of the different styles and systems for building a cob or a hybrid cob home. A hybrid cob home is...
by Alex | May 9, 2012 | Cob, General
A cob home will have a very distinct and unique quality to it that you will not find among conventional homes. Living in a cob house is more than just abiding in a shelter. It includes a unique experience that is both uplifting and healthy. Here are some concepts and...
by Alex | Apr 18, 2012 | Books, General
Since the time that I purchased Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter, I have shown it to quite a few people and as soon as they pick it up they get really excited at all the amazing tiny homes pictured in the book. There is something really special and inspiring about this...
by Alex | Apr 15, 2012 | Building Codes & Permits, General
When people first learn about building homes and structures out of cob they get really excited and their imaginations go wild with creative ideas and all the possibilities that the material offers for creating things. Then at some point in our excitement we get a rude...
by Alex | Dec 22, 2011 | Farming, General
Farming of the Future – Sustainable, Organic, Mini Farms If you told most traditional farmers that you could produce one million pounds of fresh, organic food on just 3 acres of land they would probably not believe it. With more limited space these days, people...
