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Cob: RE:cob in OH

Darel Henman henman at it.to-be.co.jp
Mon Jan 20 21:07:48 CST 2003 

You could use cob and design the building using annual geothermal design
concepts.  Query the
organic_architecture at yahoogroups.com   group from more information on
annual thermal design ideas.

Darel

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Chuck & Linda wrote:
> 
> I sure wouldn't build with Cob in OH with a bunch of insulation in there
> somewhere. It seems to me strawbales with earthen plasters and cob furniture
> and the like is what would make the most sense there. Otherwise be prepared
> to burn a whole lotta wood!
> 
> Chuck in Wisconsin
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