Cob Natural Building

Cob homes can be built in almost any climate, and the technique is fairly simple to learn. It is an attractive material that looks very similar to adobe. It lends itself to creativity and many homebuilders choose to add personal touches such as built-in shelves, nooks and seating.

The shapes of the houses are anything but the usual. Preferring to curve and avoiding right angles, the walls of cob homes often meander in circular, organic forms. Cob building has a reputation for being somewhat addictive. Builders often find themselves unable to stop adding on to their homes and projects. (Consider yourself warned!)