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How To Choose A Natural Building Material (i.e. Cob Or Straw Or A Mix)

November 16, 2016 by OpenSource TinyHouse 23 Comments


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Comments

  1. Boglenight says

    July 16, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    i’m sorry, but does anyone understand what this guy is saying…. i’m
    really sorry and i realise that this guy probably has a speech impediment
    or the hiccups, but i honestly cannot understand what this guy is saying

    Reply
  2. gsolee says

    August 12, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    I was having problems keeping up with what Michael was saying so I put on
    the captions, and muted the speech. Didn’t help much since the caption got
    the words wrong.
    But all in all, I think this building style is fantastic I am deeply
    inspired to build something of this sort.

    Reply
  3. Vincent Alexander Monk-Chiofalo (AlexMonkIsNiceDay) says

    August 26, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Thank you for the info. What is the #1 resource you would recommend to
    learn this stuff PRONTO? I’ve got a home to build! :)

    Reply
  4. Robert R. says

    September 13, 2014 at 5:01 am

    This guy is an artist through and through. It is amazing someone with so
    much skill can transfer that ability to someone without those skills. If
    someone could only teach me to draw(not so transferable) lol

    Reply
  5. loljustlovinlife50 says

    October 20, 2014 at 8:29 am

    Lovely thank you

    Reply
  6. annamuseet says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    Hi, do you suggest a material to build with in a country where the problem
    is how to keep buildings cool and away from the sun? (a country that is
    most of the year warm that is). thanks 

    Reply
  7. YozhikTv says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    everything’s cool.
    Only it is necessary to a speech therapist.
    no offense.

    Reply
  8. Lora Jacoby says

    November 19, 2014 at 12:29 am

    I can understand every word he,s saying .Don,t you speak english.

    Reply
  9. pipinocho1 says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    Large master !! Can be replaced by a layer of clay ferrocement ??? Too bad
    my English sorry

    Reply
  10. nour4lina says

    December 21, 2014 at 2:22 am

    can a cob bricks used as a structure columns for support of the roof if
    wood not available?

    Reply
  11. Josh DP says

    January 11, 2015 at 12:40 am

    Very knowledgeable man. Thanks for the great video.

    Reply
  12. Bauss says

    March 29, 2015 at 3:32 am

    What about súper adobe… that looks good

    Reply
  13. mitkomi says

    April 21, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    Hi all, these techniques are great and everyone can learn a lot about
    building a house with natural materials. Could someone tell me what the
    technique @ 0:40 is (I can’t get it and this is probably something that is
    not that used), or maybe something more about it at all or how to? Thank
    you in advance!

    Reply
  14. sh sam says

    April 27, 2015 at 9:06 am

    looks good

    Reply
  15. Jessica Opal says

    May 11, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    Awesome!!

    Reply
  16. Molsen 88 says

    March 28, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    @jelkel25 I wasn’t sure what a “Roman hypocaust” was and figured it out
    with a quick Google Search. It got me to thinking about something. At 3:30
    in the video it talks about the bench. I have seen this kind of work before
    and want to incorporate it into my own house someday. The “Great Idea” I
    had was, what if you took the “design” of the bench (this design has pipes
    running through it and is heat up by the fire and stored with the thermal
    mass [cob]) and made it into radiant heat flooring? I wonder if anyone has
    done it before? Also the “Roman Hypocaust” you were referencing gave me all
    kinds of ideas for a hot tub via the same type of design for the bench.

    Reply
  17. AbsintheMoon XIII says

    April 6, 2016 at 3:59 am

    Absolutely love all the designs and work. So beautiful!

    Reply
  18. Donna P says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:19 am

    Just reading some of these comments about his vocal impairment. He
    obviously has some sort of vocal dysfunction. His voice cuts out probably
    from a malfunctioning or damaged nerve impulse. He’s quite a talented guy
    and is very good at explaining things.

    Reply
  19. Carolyn Clark says

    May 1, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    love this! Thank You For Sharing!

    Reply
  20. Fidy Had says

    May 24, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    man that looks awesome.

    Reply
  21. Shawn Hyde says

    June 13, 2016 at 2:59 am

    Very interesting architectural concepts. nice work.

    Reply
  22. Lira Ziyad says

    July 7, 2016 at 1:34 am

    where were these built? And how would one get in touch with that teacher in
    the video if I wanted more info and /or technical advice on a building?
    Thanks for making these.

    Reply
  23. Noukz37 says

    October 27, 2016 at 2:44 am

    Wow this is some amazing stuff! So smart, simple and versatile! I’m just
    curious about the foundations and the floor, would it be possible to make
    them out of stone/adobe/wood?

    Reply

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