Family’s Magical COB HOUSE made w/ Earth, Sand & Straw!

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Danny and Katherine built a gorgeous house made of cob - a sustainable and natural material made from sand, clay, and straw. You'd never know that a house made from such material could be so beautiful! Take a tour, learn how cob is made, and get inspired by this wonderful, debt-free family and their sustainable lifestyle.

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PRODUCER:
Jenna Kausal

VIDEOGRAPHER:
Matt Alexander

EDITOR:
Marcia Trader

TITLE MUSIC:
Kate Steinway - "Tiny Home"

OPENING MONTAGE DRONE SHOT: Jonathan Benabed

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS &VIDEO PROVIDED BY & WITH PERMISSION: Danny & Katherine

#naturalhome #alternativehome #cobhouse

0:00 Intro
0:44 What is a cob house?
1:09 Meet the owners
1:24 How long have you lived here?
2:03 Construction & cost
2:41 Cob making demonstration
5:59 Garden
6:27 Exterior tour
8:23 Interior tour
17:14 Final thoughts on life in a Cob house

[mackulette]

"...alternatives exist and are reachable. You don't need to just do the things that everybody else is doing. You can build your own home. Anyone can do it." Beautifully said. Thanks for sharing. Loved this one!

[maiawaive]

Can we just recognize how absolutely generous this couple is when sharing their knowledge. They did not hold back with information and even shared how people can learn from their mistakes. I can really sense that they want to educate.

[danilles.]

I'm 24 years old and my heart knows, has known for a long time, that the alternative lifestyle is for me. I spend my days figuring out how I'll get access to the right land, the right capital to start, and the right partner / tribe to do this with. I know one day I'll have a natural home of my own.





Edit: I am overwhelmed by the amount of positive and hopeful responses. I truly hope we all experience the realization of our dreams and hardwork! A little update: I will now be 26 years old in four months. I have since started my own urban farm and I work full time doing what I love! The dream of one day buying my own land is a closer reality. Thanks to everyone who supported in the comments ^w^

[-Bloomingtales]

Yes and yes. No mortgage or rent? A cute and natural house? They’re really winning and not having to live with the anxiety that comes from having to pay for housing costs. Love this for them. ♥️

[dollymartin]

I actually love people who are trying to live more sustainably and smartly in this world with their families. Total respect.

[Mandydailyblog]

My old Japanese house is made in a similar way. . The walls are made up of bamboo mud and straw !! Its over a 100 years old!!

[vikasilverusa]

This house definitely looks much better and cosy than most houses that are 20 times more expensive. It’s absolutely adorable 😍

[mdsonly]

I wonder if the daughter knows how extremely cool, creative, self sufficient, and inspiring her parents are ! They are raising and teaching the next generation to live naturally and sustainably !

[bieselium]

I'm live in such a house in Russia. And a lot of houses in my town made from this material. So, it's so funny to me hearing, that someone called it "alternative" )

[RevanaViv]

As a tribal from the far north eastern part of India, there was a time when the older generation built and stayed in these houses. I always thought these houses were wonderful but modern brick houses have taken over the tradition of building such houses. It's a sad and slowly diminishing tradition, this is why when I see people building such wonderful houses I am filled with nostalgia and appreciation ❤️

[hillcountrycottage]

Stories like this make me very excited for the future. Seeing more young (and old!) people thinking and acting differently from society’s norms....by living more sustainably and without debt. It’s so very encouraging and a wonderful path forward!!

[kennayakimble]

This is one of the best Cobs I’ve seen and SUPER informative, intentional, and inspiring. I’m only 21 but by 30 I want to be working on my own little cob

[alaskawagoner]

This house saves money, the environment, and sanity. This channel is changing the world.😍

[veronicabalfourpaul]

Cob is the way to go! I built my cob house as I was nearing my 60's and I'm still mad about it. 'Cobsessed'!

[mozorellastick]

Exactly how my grandparents lived in their rural villages in Iran, although they never covered theirs in plaster, just wood and straw for the roof. I’ve always wondered how they built their houses just from mud and straw and how the houses didn’t just wash away in the rain, love to see ancient building techniques being shown on a western platform

[ruthrodriguez]

My grandma's house in Mexico was made out to of Adobe. In the summer it was cool inside the house and during the winter didn't have any heating system, so by using candles it would warm up the room.

[maymldrz]

As a future architect these tipes of buildings are really inspiring to me and give me a lot of ideas for designs and projects

[Annie]

Many years ago, I had a dream - there were hundreds of these type of houses in like.. a tropical forest. No fences at all.. just all these houses spread out over the forest. It was beautiful. Everyone h ad their privacy, but were close enough for company etc

[sushilashukla]

Hi here in South Africa this was done in the 40s 50s 60s. 60s when I was growing up. It was common practice for people to build huts with what was call thatched roof of straw. These huts were round in shape. Was built with mud and wood. Wood was made with 2 walls sort of spaced apart and the wet mud was filled in between and then plastered with another layer of mud.
Very interesting. Nature provides so why not.
Take care love from South Africa

[roxannecoulombe]

i love it when people outsmart the system and go their own way to build their lives themselves. this is such a beautiful homemade home! being debt free, owning a house and a piece of fertile land, growing your own food in your background and caring for children, plants and animals: that's what life is supposed to be like. not being stuck in traffic and work a pointless job to pay mortgages and insurances until you die of a stroke only a few weeks away from your retirement. You guys are so inspiring!