[Cob] Hybrid Strawbale/Cob

[Damon Howell]

Hello,
      SInce the north side of the building never gets sun, would it  
be a good idea to construct the northern wall with strawbale because  
of it's superior insulation value over cob? I was planning to install  
a wood burning stove next to the northern wall too. Will strawbale be  
the best option, or should I just go cob all the way? Another  
question; I've heard cob has a heat transfer rate of about 1 inch per  
hour. What about the heat transfer rate of a strawbale wall?

Thanks,
Damon Howell