The Low Down On Green Living
April 10th, 2009
The Most Beautiful Green Home Building Construction Project Ever?
Stumble it!
Written by Brian Liloia, courtesy of GreenBuildingElements.com
My jaw dropped when I first watched this video tour of a beautiful owner-built green building construction project in Oregon. This particular green building is made entirely out of cob, a mixture of clay, sand, and straw.
Meka Bunch of Wolf Creek, Oregon built this stunning cob house over a four year period. Complete with hand-sculpted furniture, shelves and nooks built directly into the walls, arched windows, and a killer custom staircase, his cob building is a divine artistic achievement.
Check out the video and photos of Meka’s cob cottage for yourself:
This couch is made of cob and features wood storage tucked underneath, right next to the stove.
The kitchen features many shelves and nooks built directly into the cob walls, and also includes a small compost chute. (Look for the tilted latch.)
The wood stove is surrounded by cob for thermal mass, and includes a warm nook with shelf to culture yogurt.
Gorgeous custom-made cob staircase.
The north porch of Meka’s cob cottage.
I must say that Meka’s cob house design is one of my favorite projects that I’ve seen. This is truly a beautiful hand-built green building.
For more information, visit the Artisan Builders Collective.
(Image credit: Artisan Builders Collective)
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Sue l Roof Repairs
April 14th, 2009 at 3:54 am
This house reminds me of the rhyme The little woman who lived in a shoe. The imagination that went on here to even think of building a house like this wow.
Jake | Revive Your lLife
April 14th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Awesome home. I wish I could build one and get rid of my traditional home.
Good article. Thanks!
Jake
Morris
April 15th, 2009 at 9:46 am
I agree with both statements above. This truly gives a unique and inspiring look at designing your house and creating beautiful spaces naturally. Truly worth noting.
Morris
Stephen Dent
July 10th, 2009 at 10:47 am
What a cool house! I wonder how long it took to build? I think I am a big fan of your elaborate site on home building. Stephen Dent just started a construction website of his own.
If you get a chance, please feel free to take a peak at it. It’s a work in progress, but you can get the idea. Green life forever!
connie
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
oh my goodness. so beautiful. can’t stop thinking about the possibilities. this home is inspiring!!!!
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