Essential Cob Construction
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Essential Cob Construction, published by New Society Publishers, is the definitive guide to modern cob building for engineers, architects, contractors, and owner-builders. Cob—a blend of clay, sand, and straw—offers a low-carbon, aesthetically pleasing, and durable building material. This guide provides rigorous, hands-on information for designing and building cob structures that meet modern standards for fire and earthquake resistance. From mix design and structural considerations to building code compliance, Essential Cob Construction equips you with the tools to create beautiful, resilient, and sustainable cob buildings.
About the Author(s)
Anthony Dente, PE, LEED AP, is a principal engineer at Verdant Structural Engineers and vice president of the Cob Research Institute. A pioneer in natural-building engineering, he contributed to the Cob Construction Appendix of the International Residential Code. Michael G. Smith, co-founder of the Cob Cottage Company, is a seasoned builder and educator focused on cob and regenerative materials. Massey Burke, co-director of the California Straw Building Association, specializes in natural building techniques and advocates for climate-positive construction methods. Together, they bring decades of expertise to Essential Cob Construction, setting a new standard for cob building practices.
Book Specifications
- ISBN: 9780865719682
- Page Count: 160
- Dimensions: 8.5 × 11 × 0.43 in
- Publication Date: January 16, 2024
- Images: Black & White Images + Color Section
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