[Cob] Cobhouse design

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Another option would be a deck rather than a porch on the south side. You  
could build in rafters over it to hold a canvas awning or shade cloth that  
could be installed every year in summer, or deciduous vines that would  
allow most sunlight through in winter but provide summer shade.


> plants. I am sure there is a option that would allow both other then

> sona-tubes or skylights. Perhaps the South facing poarch roof could be  
> lower

> and have windows up higher on that wall.



> Phil

> One advantage of the wrap-around is that it

> will protect your walls from the rain, so there wouldn't be much need

> for a high stem wall. But the disadvantage is you would get almost no

> solar gain in the walls, they would collect all their heat from the

> ambient temperature instead of directly from the sun (no good in the

> winter).

> Damon in GA