Cob hobbit house

How to Build Dirt Cheap Houses: Ever wonder how to build a simple home for very little money, without going into debt? The key is to use low-cost, locally available natural materials such earth, small diameter wood and straw to keep expenses to a minimum. The real fun is incorpora…

Cob houses are living proof that sustainable homes can be affordable, beautiful, and durable. These earthen structures stand the test of time, blending seamlessly with the natural landscape while leaving minimal environmental footprint. 🌱🏠 Who here has dreamt about building a Cob House of their own? Repost @offgridworld

A cob house is an earthen building that uses a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and sometimes gravel. Cob house builders shape the mix by hand and let it dry

Underground GreenHouse Design into the hillside

A farmer built this cozy little cob house using mostly reclaimed materials.

The Hobbit House started its life after our last chicken was taken by the fox - Hobbit House, Natures-Haven from Gloucestershire #shedoftheyear

Cob houses are a type of natural building constructed from a mixture of soil, sand, straw, and water. They are beautiful and sustainable.

The origins of InSynch Sustainable Technologies are to be found in this project. The Armstrong family designed and built a natural home for the family in Lanseria, Jhb in the Rhenosterspruit Nature Conservancy. The design being derived from the family needs neatly married with the design principles of Passive Design (natural heating & Cooling). Most materials (75%) were sourced on site and incorporated into a number of Natural Construction methodologies including: Cob (clay, mud & straw)…