Showing posts with label permaculture adobe cob. Show all posts
Showing posts with label permaculture adobe cob. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

How to Build with Cob (Adobe)

First, sift some dirt. High clay content and low organic matter is best; Tucson dirt is just about right.


Then add lots of water and straw and knead it like dough. With your feet.



In a bathtub.


You will get very dirty.


Lather it on a framework such as straw bales or reed mats.