What is a cob house and how can I learn how to make one?
Cob is a mixture of sand clay and straw- wet enough to mold yet dry enough to build up without forms. Cob is a very old building method that is now enjoying a renaissance. One advantage of cob structures is that they are energy efficient – a cob house provides a large amount of thermal mass which helps keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. City Farmer recently commissioned the construction of a beautiful cob shed and cob oven! Come by 2150 Maple St. to check it out! • City Farmer – Urban Agricultural Notes [last updated: Jun 25/09] City Farmer run the Vancouver Compost Demonstration Garden. Workshops on composting and water conservation are available throughout the year. contact: 2150 Maple St. V6J 3T3 Phone at Office: 604-685-5832 Phone at Garden: 604-736-2250 email: cityfarm@interchange.ubc.ca website: www.cityfarmer.org • Cob Works [last updated: Aug 19/03] This group will teach you how to make a cob structure or build one for you!
