There is evidence that cob building began in europe about 800 years ago. With detailed illustrations and photos, this manual features stepbystep instructions for creating cob structures. Free book teaches how to build a cob house a magical life. Gallaway texas transportation institute bullein no. Bee allows the 183 page pdf version of the book to be shared for. Cob houses are becoming more and more popular again, thanks to how. Cobbing is a process best described as mud daubing. A case study of cob earth based building technique in matagalpa. Affordable housing means residential housing for rental or private individual.
The only advantages that cob houses have are that they are easy to build and. Hb 195 2002 the australian earth building handbook. Cob is an earthen building material that is made of clay, sand, straw, and water. Some buildings that were built in the 16th and 17th centuries are still standing today. In addition to this handbook, preapplication conferences, hosted by the city, will give applicants essential information prior to final design and application submittal. Earth, sand and straw are mixed together and massaged. Conduct of business sourcebook cobs 1 application 1. This has got to be the most practical and beautifully illustrated. Click here to learn about 14 characteristics of cob homes. This handbook also governs housing projects funded through federal home investment partnership program and community development block grant funds that are awarded through the city of bellingham.
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