I'm finally going after my dreams. Its
been three weeks in Asheville studying natural building. I can
honestly say I've never been happier. We've worked on the design of a
cob hut, put down the first layer of cob, and have began the design
process of a post and beam structure. It's such a surreal feeling to
be here. Natural building is something I've researched and have been
obsessed with for years. I'm surrounded by beauty and wonderful
people. I'm not even the only person who is intentionally homeless.
I'm so excited to be building the knowledge to build the house I've
been dreaming of. For those who don't know about natural building; there are several types of natural buildings. Cob, which is made from sand, clay, and straw and then is slopped onto the foundation and built up as one monolithic structure, is my favorite type of natural building for a number of reasons. Strawbale houses which, you guessed it, are built out of strawbales are probably my second favorite. Here are some of my favorite examples:
Cob House: (This was done by one of my instructors)
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