Cob Construction

Building with hand-shaped mud and straw.

Overview

Cob construction uses mud and straw for sculptural, sustainable walls in vernacular architecture.

Core Characteristics

• Sculptural and organic.
• Sustainable and local.
• Thermal mass efficiency.

Notable Examples

• Cob Houses Devon (UK, traditional, cob homes).
• Earthship Taos (USA, 1970s, cob elements).

Architectural Connections

• Traditional: Vernacular focus.
• Residential: Eco-homes.
• Vernacular: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by local craftsmen, it promotes eco-friendly building.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Adobe Construction (technique), Sustainability (theory), Wall (element), Eco-Architecture (movement)