[Cob] strawbale, geodesic domes, and igloos

Thu Jul 22 21:14:17 CDT 2004

On Thu, Jul 22, 2004 at 04:09:29PM -0400, Marlin wrote:
>I'd like to see more  tests with Cardboard bales (and Cob) to assess
>the insulation value/thermal mass of the combo,  as Cob (as Shannon
>says.....sorry to those who disagree) makes a poor insulator for
>consistently cold northern climates (by itself, I like it's use as PART
>of a building envelope)

I likewise live in the north and insulation is an important
consideration for me, which is why I am interested in cob and straw bale
combinations.  Plus I like the way straw bale is so quick to build.

Jonathan

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