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We've recently published a pair of articles with TinyHouseTalk.com. Bullets, Teardrop Trailers, and Caravans and Cob House.
Cobworks will be hosting a 1.5 hour webinar on the basics of cob construction.
Have you ever thought about taking a Natural Building /Cob workshop? What exactly is a cob house? Can I build my own cob house? Can a cob house have plumbing, electrical and heating like a "conventional" house? How much does a cob house cost?
More information and to register in the webinar.
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About Cobworks
Cobworks provides training in, consultation, and construction services for earthen home construction. We are based on Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada, but we offer workshops all over North America.
We have worked on hundreds of projects ranging from new home construction to landscape design.
Cob construction is a centuries-old technique that has been repeatedly proven to be strong, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Often, the key ingredients in cob construction can be found right on site, reducing or eliminating the carbon-requirements in transporting building materials.
Upcoming Events
I am announcing that Cobworks will not be instructing any workshops this summer due to health reasons. Thank you for all your support and complimentary emails. I will still be available to answer all your cob questions and the Morelos, Mexico workshop in February/March 2012 is still on. We will see what the new year brings.
Patrick Hennebery
- Cob Homes Tour- Summer 2011
- July 24th and August 21st
- Ever wondered what it would be like to live in an earthen home? You can find out this summer by visiting 5 to 7 sites [as time allows] with a tour led by Patrick Hennebery Read more....
- 2012 Mexico Workshop Feb 20 - Mar 20
- February 20th to March 20th
- Cob workshop in Morelos, Mexico [just south of Mexico city] from February 20th to March 20th. This is an excellent opportunity to travel to another culture, learn Spanish and take a warm weather cob workshop with Pat and the Cobworks crew. It also provides an energizing break from those cold winter blues. Read more....