In 2016, I moved to California to build a “palletable cobin” — a cabin built with heat-treated pallets, insulated with straw, and covered with cob. I wanted a durable, well-insulated tiny cob house ...

Ever thought of building a cob oven? Maybe you should, write Debbie Kingsley & Andrew Hubbard, for fossil fuel-free cooking that warms up every party, perfect for everything from pizza to roast ...

Making homes out of clay, sand and straw — a material called “cob” — might raise eyebrows in earthquake country, but Bay Area devotees are hoping to gain acceptance for what they say is an inexpensive ...