[Cob] MobileMe Gallery - Broadgreen Cob House

[David Anderson]

Here is the link (below) to the photos of the cob house in Nelson, New Zealand mentioned in "The Hand Sculpted House" book.  Unfortunately they would not allow pictures inside.  It was completed in 1855 and survived two earthquakes.  Apparently the soil excavated while building the basement was used for the walls with addition of horse hair and straw.  Outside walls approx. 18 inches thick.  Inside walls approx. 6-8 inches thick.  Originally had a slate roof. 
A big thanks to Alex MacKenzie for helping me find this house. 

David Anderson
North Island, New Zealand

http://gallery.me.com/david1anderson#100279