Design - Building Renewable

A photograph of an adobe house with a balcony and tasteful design. A woman leans on the side of th balcony wearing a sun hat and smiling. A potted plant is to her left and a sloping roof can be seen in front of her. To the left is a pencil icon drawing a lightbulb, and across the top of the image are the words "How to Design an Adobe House - Important Things To Consider."

How to Design an Adobe House – 6 Steps Plus Things To Know

ByJim Pritchard July 20, 2023October 13, 2024

If you don’t know how to design an adobe house, you’ve come to the right place to learn. This article describes the design process to help you come up with the best adobe home possible.

Photographs of the adobe buildings featured in this article. They include Arg-é Bam, Iran; Taos Pueblo; The Poeh Center, New Mexico, USA; and San Miguel Mission.

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Famous Adobe Buildings Around the World – Top 6 Examples

ByJim Pritchard July 19, 2023October 13, 2024

Adobe buildings have been a popular design choice in many parts of the world for centuries. This article provides 6 examples of adobe architecture from around the world.

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, 2023October 13, 2024

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.

Four photographs of cob houses are set out in each quadrant of the image. Across the bottom of the image are the words "11 Cob House Examples That You Will Love (And Want to Build)." In the top left-hand corner is a red love heart.

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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.

A photograph of Cob Castle, made famous on the Grand Designs TV program aired in the UK. Across the top of the image are the words, "Grand Designs Cob House - How Are Kevin and Rose McCabe Now?"

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

ByJim Pritchard July 14, 2023October 13, 2024

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

ByJim Pritchard July 12, 2023October 13, 2024

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.

A photograph of a cob oven with a fire lit inside and food prepared on a table next to it. Along the bottom are the words "How to Build a Cob Oven: The Ultimate Guide In 13 Easy Steps." In the bottom right is a cartoon woman holding a piece of paper with the words "How to" on it.

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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, 2023October 13, 2024

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.

A collage of four photographs of different cob house interiors incorporating natural materials, plants, and colorful accent pieces. Across the top are the words, "Cob House Interiors: Design Tips for an Inviting Space -2023."

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Cob House Interiors: Design Tips for an Inviting Space -2023

ByJim Pritchard July 4, 2023October 13, 2024

Cob houses are made from natural materials, and it often work well to bring these elements into the interior design of your home. This article presents examples of cob house interiors to help inspire you to make your own cob home a design masterpiece.

A photograph of the foundations for a cob house under construction, comprising trenches dug into the soil. Across the top are the words, "Cob House Foundations - How to Build a Solid Base for a Home." In the bottom left corner is a cartoon book with "How To" written on its cover.

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Cob House Foundations: 6 Steps to Build a Solid Base for a Home

ByJim Pritchard July 2, 2023October 14, 2024

Cob house foundations are important to get right, especially if you are building in an area with high rainfall. This article explains the steps you must take to build cob house foundations the right way.