Posted by Michael, August 31st , 2005.
Abey & Smallcombe
Oh, this is exciting! Never have I seen such wonderful earthen sculpture. Cob art, ecological buildings, colorful earthen floor tiles, educational programs. This dynamic team of artists in Drewsteignton, UK will knock your socks off. Jacki Abey and Jill Smallcombe teamed up in 2000. Jackie has trained at Taunton Art School and is a painter, while Jill has a degree in sculpture from Bath Academy and works as a interior designer, teacher and sculptor.
Visit their site, abeysmallcombe.com »
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Posted by Michael, August 26th , 2005.
I was browsing flickr for Cob and found this:
Gamelyn’s Cob Workshop Photos»
Cob workshop, Cobville, Oregon, July 2005… I think this is a Cob Cottage workshop.
Mayne Island Cob House photos »
“User’s ” Earthen Architecture photos »
Update: There is a Natural Building Group on flickr too:
http://flickr.com/groups/earthenarchitecture/
Posted by Michael, August 26th , 2005.
What’s a cobbers thumb?
It’s an ancient thumb passed down from master to apprentice.
An object with special powers to metaphysically tune the mystical material - cob. An electronic device that samples the ratio of water, clay, sand and straw. Then chimes when the mix is suitable for building.
…or NOT.
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Posted by Michael, August 17th , 2005.
Riding the Wind
On the horizon of Northfield, Minnesota is a 1.65-megawatt turbine, turning its lonely arms in the sky. Generating about 20 % of Carleton College’s energy needs. Yes 20%!
Soon that lonely turbine wont be so lonely anymore! St. Olaf has started planting the roots for yet another 1.65-megawatt wind turbine among the soybeans and corn. This power will be used directly by St. Olaf. Providing an estimated 30% of the colleges total energy needs.
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