Author Archives: mpomo

Books about cob building

I’ve fancied trying my hand at building with cob for quite some time. I’m not bold, brave or foolish(!?) enough to consider a large project but I’d like to give it a go in the form of a small shed / hut / out-house – that was part of the reason I started this site. [...]
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Boat house

I love this Norwegian boat house for the beauty it possesses, not just from its setting but also from its sublime balance of form and function. Those outward opening walls and the way that the building sits upon the rocks rather than destroying them are lovely features. Might steal the idea of those doors for [...]
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Been gone too long…

Been awful quiet around here recently… …oh well I’m back now… If you liked that post, then try these...My Design on January 28th, 2010Site Map on January 19th, 2010Privacy Policy on October 6th, 2009About on October 6th, 2009
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Sod roofs!

Until the eighteenth century sod or turf roofs were the norm in Norway. Pretty, practical and their time may be coming again! Personally, I think I prefer sometime a little less lawn-like for my own design… Source If you liked that post, then try these...Boat house on November 25th, 2011Mudgee Permanent Camping project on January [...]
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Mudgee Permanent Camping project

The Mudgee Permanent Camping project has spawned an inspirational structure. Part campsite, part stage, part fortress – I particularly like the fortress bit… The lower story panels are clad in copper and can be raised to create instant verandas. The small interior is open on three sides and features massive floor-to-ceiling windows and double doors [...]
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