Ancient 'cob house' building technique may be key to cheap sustainable homes: 'All the comforts of home and the natural world'

If you imagine an adult sandcastle, think again. Cob is exceptionally durable if built with proper shelter from the rain. Put simply, if you have a good roof, it will protect your walls. Over time, as ...

Why I’m building an office out of straw

Natural materials like mud, earth and dung, as well as fibrous materials such as straw were used to build homes for centuries ...