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Cobworks 240 Square Foot Cob House: Natural Building by Pat Hennebery

on November 1, 2010

This 240 square foot cob house was the first of over 25 cob structures built by Pat Hennebery of Cobworks. Located on Mayne Island in British Columbia, the tiny home demonstrates natural building techniques using cob – a mixture of clay, sand, and straw that creates sculptural, organic forms.

Design Details

  • Builder: Pat Hennebery (Cobworks)
  • Location: Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • Size: 240 square feet
  • Materials: Cob (clay, sand, straw)
  • Type: Natural building
  • Website: Cobworks.com

Cob House Exterior

Pat Hennebery original cob house exterior

Images via Cobworks


Curved Wall Detail

Cob house curved walls

Organic Window Shapes

Cob house organic window design

Sculptural Details

Cob house sculptural elements

Natural Textures

Cob house natural textures

Interior View

Cob house interior space

Custom Front Door

Cob house handmade front door

Lessons from Cob House Building

  • First Projects Teach Future Techniques: Initial builds provide experience that improves subsequent construction
  • Cob Allows Sculptural Freedom: Unlike framed walls, cob can curve, bulge, and incorporate organic shapes
  • Local Materials Reduce Costs: Clay, sand, and straw often source from the building site or nearby
  • 240 Square Feet Provides Essential Shelter: Compact cob homes can include all necessary living functions
  • Workshops Transfer Skills: Hands-on building courses teach techniques faster than books alone

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