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A small single-story house build with adobe bricks with a thatched roof. A cartoon female builder holding a hammer is standing next to the gable end wall wearing a hard hat and high visibility tabard. Across the bottom of the image are the words "The Best Practices for Maintaining an Adobe Building."

The Best Practices for Maintaining an Adobe Building

ByJim Pritchard July 18, 2023October 13, 2024

Adobe is a great sustainable and low cost building material. But what are the best practices for maintaining an adobe building? This article reveals all.

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8 Advantages and Disadvantages of Building with Adobe

ByJim Pritchard July 17, 2023June 15, 2024

Before you choose adobe construction for your next project, you should know the advantages and disadvantages of building with adobe. This article sets out the pros and cons of adobe buildings so you can decide if it’s right for you.

A photograph of an adobe house with orange plastered walls and roundwood beams protruding from the walls. It has small windows and wooden doors, with drainpipes on the walls to remove water from the roof via scuppers. Across the bottom are the words "How to Build an Adobe House: 7-Step Guide For Success." In the top right corner is a cartoon book with "How To" written on its cover.

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How to Build an Adobe House: 7-Step Guide For Success

ByJim Pritchard July 16, 2023January 13, 2025

This article explains how to build an adobe house, including everything from site selection, materials, how to make the adobe bricks, roofing, and consideration of local building regulations.

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11 Cob House Examples That You Will Love (And Want to Build)

ByJim Pritchard July 15, 2023October 13, 2024

This article shares 11 cob house examples to inspire and excite you. By the time you’ve seen them all, you’ll want to build your own cob home.

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Cob House Grand Designs – How Are Kevin and Rose McCabe Now?

ByJim Pritchard July 14, 2023January 7, 2025

The Grand Designs Cob House, built by Kevin McCabe and his wife, is one of the finest examples of cob architecture built in recent times in the UK. This article explains how it was built and what Kevin and Rose are up to these days.

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The Top 20 Cob House Builders Who Can Build Your Dream Home

ByJim Pritchard July 13, 2023May 9, 2024

Are you looking for some good cob house builders to help build your new cob home? This article gives a rundown of the top 20 cob house builders and what makes them so good.

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10 Cob House Plans – Get The Best Plans for Your Cob House

ByJim Pritchard July 12, 2023January 13, 2025

Cob house plans are a critical first step towards building your dream cob house. This article introduces some of the most popular cob house plans available and gives a flavor of the features available with each.

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How to Build a Cob Oven: The Ultimate Guide In 13 Easy Steps

ByJim Pritchard July 11, 2023September 5, 2024

If you want to build a cob oven, there are some important things you need to know to ensure its safety and durability. This article explains how to build a cob oven the right way in 13 easy steps.

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Cob House Building Workshops: Learn How to Build a Cob House

ByJim Pritchard July 10, 2023June 1, 2025

This article gives you a run-down of the top cob house building workshops available in the US today. If you have anything from a few days to over a month available to learn cob construction, we’ve found the course for you.

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The Future of Cob Houses: Innovations and Advancements

ByJim Pritchard July 9, 2023October 13, 2024

The future of cob houses is bright. This article explains why there’s been a resurgence in cob construction, and looks at innovations we can expect to see in future.