What we'll be building
We'll be building the solar heat storage wall of a greenhouse building, using all 3 clay wall techniques: cob, adobe & rammed earth.
What you learn
□ benefits of clay walls
□ understanding ingredients & the function each one serves
□ how to test site soil for clay content
□ establishing your recipe for cob, adobe, & rammed earth
□ low-tech mixing techniques
□ hands-on experience building
□ passive solar design overview
This course is for you if...
you want an in-depth understanding of clay wall building, including 3 different ways to build strong walls: cob, adobe bricks, & rammed earth.