Cob: Documentary and Design Competion

Wed Nov 7 01:11:37 CST 2001

"Cob, an Approved Building Technology"   -   A Documentary in production by Gregori Robinson, sponsored by the ArtNouveau Foundation

We as cobbers have a lot to learn about how to access public acceptance of a building technology that has been proven by the test of time. By exploring century old, prime examples of Cob Construction in the Devon / Cornwall of Scotland and the Dagon Region of Mali, this documentary will provide the inspiration needed for cobbers to continue their quest for a sustainable environment. The end product of this documentary promises to provide an invaluable tool for cobbers applying for approval from skeptical community planners   An work of art in itself, this learning tool can be applied to Schools of Architecture, Art Schools, as well as the General Education System to be included in the ArtNouveau sponsored Environmental Design Programs now being developed, world wide. 

ArtNouveau Foundation Coalition of Cobbers is a now forming organization which provides "proof of concepts" for organic architecture. We are inviting the Center for the Built Environment in Sheffield, England  to sponsor our Devon and Cornwall segment of the documentary by providing living expenses,  air fare, as well as an itinerary with pre-arranged stays in history cob buildings.

Centre for the Built Environment
School of Environment & Development
Sheffield Hallam University
Unit 9 Science Park
Howard Street
Sheffield S1 1WB
England

Tel: +44 (0) 114 225 3244
Fax: +44 (0) 114 225 3206
E-mail: (work) M.Hall at shu.ac.uk
E-mail: (home) Matt at Hall2000.fsnet.co.uk 

Cob Design Competition   -  an ArtNouveau Foundation sponsored project

Cob construction is essentially a large sculpture, and any commissioned sculptor is required to provide a scale model, before approval. By participating in this design competition, the cobbers will learn the process required to achieve success in obtaining acceptance and approval of your cob project. By working on a scale model of the site, provided by our sponsors, each entry will be designed, including examples of details, such as fireplaces, doors and windows, roof details, etc. so that a perspective client or approval agency will feel confident that the designer/builders have the ability to finish the project to the final detail. The project must include an engineering stamp. 

The winning design will be constructed full scale, by a volunteer team of experienced cobbers, who can provide workshops for students of Cobb. The sponsors will provide the site, building materials, accommodation and quality vegetarian meals, as well as entertainment. The sponsors will organize workshops to provide additional labor and an educational opportunity and cultural experience. 

The criteria will be designed as time goes on, and be posted on our site. www.ArtNouveau.ws .  Judging will be provided by invited organic architects such as Douglas Cardinal http://www.djcarchitect.com/ and James Hubbell http://www.sandiegoart.com/JHubbell/. 

To express an early interest in this process and to become part of the development team, please write to Gregori Robinson at robinson at on.aibn.com

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<P><STRONG><FONT size=4>"Cob, an Approved Building Technology"   
</FONT>-   </STRONG>A Documentary in production by <STRONG>Gregori 
Robinson</STRONG>, sponsored by the <STRONG>ArtNouveau 
Foundation</STRONG></P></FONT>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>We as cobbers have a lot to learn about how to access 
public acceptance of a building technology that has been proven by the test of 
time. By exploring century old, prime examples of Cob Construction in the Devon 
/ Cornwall of Scotland and the Dagon Region of Mali, this documentary will 
provide the inspiration needed for cobbers to continue their quest for a 
sustainable environment. The end product of this documentary promises to provide 
an invaluable tool for cobbers applying for approval from skeptical community 
planners   An work of art in itself, this learning tool can be 
applied to Schools of Architecture, Art Schools, as well as the General 
Education System to be included in the ArtNouveau sponsored Environmental Design 
Programs now being developed, world wide. </P></FONT>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>ArtNouveau Foundation Coalition of Cobbers 
</STRONG>is a now forming organization which provides "proof of concepts" for 
organic architecture. We are inviting the Center for the Built Environment in 
Sheffield, England  to sponsor our Devon and Cornwall segment of the documentary 
by providing living expenses,  air fare, as well as an itinerary with 
pre-arranged stays in history cob buildings.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Centre for the Built Environment<BR>School of 
Environment & Development<BR>Sheffield Hallam University<BR>Unit 9 Science 
Park<BR>Howard Street<BR>Sheffield S1 1WB<BR>England<BR><BR>Tel: +44 (0) 114 225 
3244<BR>Fax: +44 (0) 114 225 3206<BR>E-mail: (work) <A 
href="mailto:M.Hall at shu.ac.uk">M.Hall at shu.ac.uk</A><BR>E-mail: (home) 
Matt at Hall2000.fsnet.co.uk</FONT><FONT size=2> </P></FONT>
<P><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=4><B><STRONG>Cob Design 
Competition</B></STRONG>   </FONT><FONT size=2>-  an ArtNouveau 
Foundation sponsored project</FONT></P></FONT>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Cob construction is essentially a large sculpture, 
and any commissioned sculptor is required to provide a scale model, before 
approval. By participating in this design competition, the cobbers will learn 
the process required to achieve success in obtaining acceptance and approval of 
your cob project. By working on a scale model of the site, provided by our 
sponsors, each entry will be designed, including examples of details, such as 
fireplaces, doors and windows, roof details, etc. so that a perspective client 
or approval agency will feel confident that the designer/builders have the 
ability to finish the project to the final detail. The project must include an 
engineering stamp. </P></FONT>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>The winning design will be constructed full scale, by 
a volunteer team of experienced cobbers, who can provide workshops for students 
of Cobb. The sponsors will provide the site, building materials, accommodation 
and quality vegetarian meals, as well as entertainment. The sponsors will 
organize workshops to provide additional labor and an educational opportunity 
and cultural experience. </P></FONT>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>The criteria will be designed as time goes on, and be 
posted on our site. www.ArtNouveau.ws .  Judging will be provided by 
invited organic architects such as Douglas Cardinal http://www.djcarchitect.com/ 
and James Hubbell http://www.sandiegoart.com/JHubbell/. </P></FONT>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>To express an early interest in this process and to 
become part of the development team, please write to Gregori Robinson at 
robinson at on.aibn.com</P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>

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