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Cob construction has been used for thousands of years, but modern building codes have yet to catch up. Ziggy Liloia was the lead builder of this cob cottage at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in Missouri.

For most people, the words "affordable home" barely mean anything anymore. Housing costs are so high in so many places that even modest spaces can come with years of financial pressure attached. That ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Building an earthen home from scratch might sound daunting to some, but for Daniel and Katherine Ray, ...