Dwellings made from straw, clay, sand, and other natural materials have existed for centuries, if not millennia, and were found on nearly every continent. Cob walls are like the adobe home's ...

The DIY-ability is also part of the appeal: Anyone can learn to build with cob, and it's a flexible material that allows you to create custom, unique designs with an organic vibe. But most U.S ...

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