[Cob] [CANBuild] cob structure

[Tim Nam]

Sounds like we should hold a fundraiser.  
I think its unfortunate that even in a city which loudly proclaims its efforts to be more sustainable is making it so difficult to build with the greenest possible material.  
The other thought I had was whether Quinn (Pullen) could chime in here with an update on his research and its possible ramifications.
Who is ready to take down the structure, the city?  
What about a home equity loan?

 Tim 



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From: Sarah Booth <auntsariah at hotmail.com>
To: coblist at deatech.com; canbuild at deatech.com
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:07:03 PM
Subject: [CANBuild] cob structure


Hello cob enthusiasts. I am writing to request information that might lead me to some mysterious untapped funds waiting to be used to promote alternative building in Oregon. My husband and I have been participating in the construction of a 200 square foot cob cottage in Corvallis, Oregon. The intention was for the structure to be small enough not to need a permit. Before we were able to complete construction the city came in and told us we had to get a permit in order to proceed. Due to the recession, the property owners can no longer fund the costly project of getting the structure all it's necessary permits and put a roof, door and windows on it. They are ready to take down the structure unless some money can be found to help fund it. So, I'm putting the word out there. The completion of a permitted structural cob garden shed would be a big step for cob in the Northwest and I hate to see it melt into the ground! Please share any ideas you might have
 regarding how to come up with money (~ $7,000.) to complete this project. Thanks for your interest. Sincerely, Sarah
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