How To Build A COB HOUSE | Introduction & Building Design

In this tutorial series we will be learning step-by-step how to build a cob house from the foundation to the roof. Cob is a mixture of clay, sand, and straw that is hand-sculpted into elegant, strong, sustainable, and affordable structures. In this episode we cover a basic overview of the building processes and also take a walkthrough of the building with the instructors. Learning to build with local natural materials is one of the most rewarding activities you can participate in. Natural building encourages community building, allows us to reconnect to nature, creates a rewarding symbiotic relationship with our environment, encourages creative expression, and is overall a healing experience. If you are interested in learning more about natural building or taking a future natural building workshop be sure to follow us on Instagram @naturalbuildings to keep up to date with our ongoing offerings and projects. This cob workshop was taught by CruzinCobGlobal, an organization that hosts cob workshops all over the world. Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:54 - Meeting the Instructors 3:22 - Explanation of Cob 4:59 - Building Design 7:00 - The Foundation 8:30 - Building Cob Walls 10:23 - A Look Inside 11:44 - Pouring an Earthen Floor 13:10 - Sculpting & Artistic Expression 14:09 - Clay Plaster 14:47 - The Reciprocal Living Roof 17:03 - Reflection Follow @naturalbuildings Follow @naturalbuildings Follow @naturalbuildings #primitive #primitivetechnology #cobhouse