The work is wonderful – you’re a very imaginative and creative bunch of people !! Now while we couldn’t commission you to build one for us [and we're in the U.K.] we are very inspired to do something similar here. [We have been interested in building one for ages - one of our most-valued little books is 'Hand-Made Houses' by Peter and Tony Mackertitch (c. 1976) - all built in the U.S.A.'s wildwoods - fabulous stuff !!]
Pure inspiration for those of us living in suburban areas, who receive frowns of disapproval from neighbors when we deviate from use of “standard” materials. You’ve given my heart the thumbs up (!) to continue WITH JOY making stuff for my dwelling out of re-adapted materials like reed fencing for sun blinds, and palm frond stalks for fencing. It’s so much fun! (I’m also letting most of the lawn on my 1/3 acre grow up, and I have so many more buzzing insects (and birds) than before, which is great – I just mow “spots” so I don’t get flagged by authority. Warm regards from the space coast of Florida!
This style of building is so awesome and wonderful to see that there are people out there doing it every day. I have a dream to build a house for myself but I live in Sweden and I’m not sure I can build a house like this because of regulations etc. Do you have any suggestions how I can take this further in my country?
Hi me my wife are looking at building a cob home in Vermont which is very cold weather and we are looking at the structures that you have built and I went to know more information about the mud and what is the make up of the month in order to the weather not to to break down if you could contact me that be great where it is interested in where in the planning stages and she bought the property but I’m trying to understand him if there’s a binding agent or a mortar that maybe you had too much that’s all natural thank you for your time Robert
Hi, I am in the NEK building with the local earth and strawbales. There are others around here also building with the earth. Have not tried cob yet. Lets be in touch….
Hello there,
I live in Alaska and was just reading about your work in the Tiny Homes; simple shelter book by Lloyd Kahn and I was amazed! Please keep up the wonderful and beautiful work. I sure hope that some day soon someone in Alaska will think of this idea!
It is wonderful to see what beautiful work you women are doing. My husband and I wanted to build a cob house in the Yukon many years ago….no one there had ever heard of such a thing and thought we were crazy! I look forward to taking part in a workshop this year and working with you all.
We are a network of women builders on the west coast of BC, Canada. Specializing in using local, natural and recycled materials, we can be hired to build with you or for you, to create whatever your heart desires. We are experienced in building everything from cob cabins, ovens and benches to installing natural insulation, earthen floors and wall plasters in any style of home.
The Mudgirls live and work in Vancouver, Nanaimo, Saltspring Island, Cumberland, Denman Island, Lasqueti island and other places around Vancouver Island. We can be hired as a crew or to facilitate work parties, to build whatever you want.
One of the goals of the Mud Girls Natural Building Collective is to promote sustainable housing through the techniques of natural building.
What you are doing seems remarkable!
July 7, 2012 at 9:14 pm
This is awesome. I am so glad someone somewhere is doing this. Empowering and enlightening!
July 15, 2012 at 6:31 pm
The work is wonderful – you’re a very imaginative and creative bunch of people !! Now while we couldn’t commission you to build one for us [and we're in the U.K.] we are very inspired to do something similar here. [We have been interested in building one for ages - one of our most-valued little books is 'Hand-Made Houses' by Peter and Tony Mackertitch (c. 1976) - all built in the U.S.A.'s wildwoods - fabulous stuff !!]
July 19, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Beatiful work girls! You are an inspiration, the spirit of teamwork and creativity shines through you creations!
July 24, 2012 at 11:57 pm
Pure inspiration for those of us living in suburban areas, who receive frowns of disapproval from neighbors when we deviate from use of “standard” materials. You’ve given my heart the thumbs up (!) to continue WITH JOY making stuff for my dwelling out of re-adapted materials like reed fencing for sun blinds, and palm frond stalks for fencing.
It’s so much fun! (I’m also letting most of the lawn on my 1/3 acre grow up, and I have so many more buzzing insects (and birds) than before, which is great – I just mow “spots” so I don’t get flagged by authority. Warm regards from the space coast of Florida!
July 29, 2012 at 7:29 pm
This style of building is so awesome and wonderful to see that there are people out there doing it every day. I have a dream to build a house for myself but I live in Sweden and I’m not sure I can build a house like this because of regulations etc. Do you have any suggestions how I can take this further in my country?
Are there any workshops planned for 2013?
Cheers
/Magnus
September 8, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Love you girls. I do the same things in Israel. There is nothing so therapeutic like working with mud
October 6, 2012 at 9:05 am
would like to learn to build with mud… I’m totally delighted with your work… awesome…
October 18, 2012 at 11:53 am
Hi me my wife are looking at building a cob home in Vermont which is very cold weather and we are looking at the structures that you have built and I went to know more information about the mud and what is the make up of the month in order to the weather not to to break down if you could contact me that be great where it is interested in where in the planning stages and she bought the property but I’m trying to understand him if there’s a binding agent or a mortar that maybe you had too much that’s all natural thank you for your time Robert
November 8, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Hi, I am in the NEK building with the local earth and strawbales. There are others around here also building with the earth. Have not tried cob yet. Lets be in touch….
February 18, 2013 at 11:47 pm
aqui estamos conectados sisters .. http://www.construyendoensanesteban.blogspot.com
November 9, 2012 at 11:07 pm
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I love u 2 m g’s. Please come to southern e coast u.s. if i have another life to live i want in. Carolee
December 3, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Awesome job ladies ….. any *Mud Girls* in Ontario?
December 4, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Hello there,
I live in Alaska and was just reading about your work in the Tiny Homes; simple shelter book by Lloyd Kahn and I was amazed! Please keep up the wonderful and beautiful work. I sure hope that some day soon someone in Alaska will think of this idea!
- A all time mud fan!
December 7, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Love Your work. WellDone!
December 21, 2012 at 3:09 pm
It is wonderful to see what beautiful work you women are doing. My husband and I wanted to build a cob house in the Yukon many years ago….no one there had ever heard of such a thing and thought we were crazy! I look forward to taking part in a workshop this year and working with you all.
February 15, 2013 at 9:51 pm
This is awesome; and i love the houses! Every little girl’s fantasy playhouse all grown up
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Pwr 2 the MUDGIRL peons!
HONOR GAIA & EACH OTHER!
April 29, 2013 at 9:53 pm
I love what you do and makes me wish I was living in your part of the world. Do you have any projects in France?
May 16, 2013 at 11:45 am