Research

Cob homes are made from a mixture of straw and clay, then brushed with certain types of natural oil to make it more “water proof”. Once the straw and clay is dried, it’s is resistant to fire, termites and mould. The cob…

This is a type of greenhouse commonly used in northern China, where the temperature can drop to -25°C. It uses an arch shaped greenhouse to maximize sun exposure, and a backwall which also acts as a container to store heat. A blanket is…