Janaia Donaldson went out to interview the owner/builder of this tiny earthen cob house that was built by hand. In this video interview, you’ll get to hear how Greg, the builder, decided to build it and how he did it. He also discusses different ways that we can provide for ourselves including building our own homes, medicine, and food. It took Greg four summers while working full-time at a job to complete the cob house, but he began living in it around two years in. It’s a two story structure made with materials found in the woods and he uses it mostly just as a summer house because he travels during the other parts of the season.
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He says just about anyone can build a structure like this and that it requires no special skills or intelligence to do it. The most important skill? Common sense.
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Highlights
- Greg built a tiny earthen cob house by hand over four summers while working full-time.
- He utilized materials found in the woods to create this two-story summer structure.
- The house construction emphasizes self-sufficiency in housing, medicine, and food.
- Greg began living in the house about two years into its construction.
- He highlights that building such a structure requires no special skills, just common sense.
- The Cob Builder’s Handbook is recommended for those interested in cob construction.
Have you ever thought about learning how to build with cob? Whether you want to create a home or just a fireplace, you’ll love having the Cob Builder’s Handbook by your side.
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I really enjoyed watching this. Gave me lots to think about. Inspired now to build my own little house.
Anoa
Was the camera operator drunk or is that house about to fall over LOL!
Cob is a good material if done correctly. Take a workshop and study some of the good guides on cob before trying it for a house. Also works well for outdoor ovens.
I didn’t see any cooking or bathroom facilities. Is this just a sort of retreat?