Cob: Fw: Organic Architecture and Universities

[Gregori Robinson]

> Does anyone know of an acredited "School of Architecture" that provides
the
> type of research found within this  Sustainable Architecture Community?
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> Gregori Robinson
> Creative Director
> ArtNouveau.ws
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Vicki and David Wicker <macmastr at cswnet.com>
> To: Charmaine R Taylor <tms at northcoast.com>; Patrick Newberry
> <PNewberry at HFHI.org>
> Cc: <coblist at deatech.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2001 3:20 AM
> Subject: Re: Cob: mixing cob/clay was: poor & new
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> > Charmaine
> > I am considering the paper cob as an infill for a post and beam framed
> > house. But am wanting to then wrap the whole thing with one or two inch
> > rigid foam in order to have insulation around the framing. The exterior
> > shell of insulation was recommended in THE PASSIVE SOLAR HOUSE as
critical
> > to efficient heating and cooling. I am wondering if you would want to
put
> a
> > moisture barrier between the padobe in fill and the insulation. I was
also
> > considering putting wood slats on the outside and attaching the foam to
> that
> > so as to create an air space. "Breathable" keeps coming up in
discussions
> as
> > important, but I'm not sure I understand that concept.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Charmaine R Taylor" <tms at northcoast.com>
> > To: "Patrick Newberry" <PNewberry at HFHI.org>
> > Cc: <coblist at deatech.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 2:52 PM
> > Subject: Re: Cob: mixing cob/clay was: poor & new
> >
> >
> > > cob is actually 1/4 R per inch..it is mass not thermal.
> > >
> > > sound like she has "enough" as Joe Dominguez (your money or your life
> > > fame) said.
> > >
> > > Best bet for some heat is to make light straw clay or woodchip/sawdust
> > > clay tamped between forms, as Ken Kern promoted, and as the germans do
> > > nmow. This is my favorite technique in addtion to earth bag as just
some
> > > mixing is done and the mix is poured and lightly tamped into place.
> > >
> > > as you all may know I use a 1950s wringer washer as a mixer, and mix
> > > paper clay lime, sawdust, other fibers to make a good thick or thin
> > > material for MANY uses..right now it's sculpted and formed pottery and
> > > garden stuff..stepping sones, fill in gor a slope are ( used Mt St
> > > helen's ash & lime & clay with coffee grain sized sawdust to make a
> > > poured step off, holding up great..except for the bear paw print and
> > > racoon print the first night!! no kidding..now I look twice when I
step
> > > outside after dark for 'ole bear)
> > >
> > > in any case, I ramble..wringer washer is a GREAT agitaor to mke the
clay
> > > slip and also for the fiber mixing, will try chopped straw soon. best
> > > part is that you can make a wetter mix then let sit a few days, or
> > > remove and let drain/dry up a bit to get a thick malleable dough easy
> > > for shaping.)
> > >
> > > Pics of the mixer ( I named him Dewey, are at the site below)
> > > Ms. Charmaine  Taylor/ Taylor Publishing
> > > http://www.dirtcheapbuilder.com
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