Colíbrí School of Natural Building and Primitive Earth Skills

05/20/2021

For the first time, cob construction has been approved for inclusion in an International Code as Appendix U in the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Developed by the International Code...

01/31/2021

Here is a preliminary design for the round pole timber frame earthen structure we will be building this year. It will have a mix of different earthen techniques such at strawbale, cordwood and cob. This is just the exterior skeletal frame. Workshops will be held during this build so watch our events page for more information.

01/01/2021

We would like to wish everyone a safe and joyous new year, this next season will be a big one for sure!! Community is the focus and natural building will lead the way!!

12/15/2020

Bryce and Misty have spent the last 12 years building a cob home, homesteading, living off the grid, and homeschooling their two daughters. They live withou...

08/29/2020

07/04/2020

A small band of natural building enthusiasts and outlaws met in a field over 20 years ago at something they called a ‘colloquium’. The movement they…

04/19/2020

This homemade clay paint is a great alternative to acrylic or latex paints. It is suitable for existing walls in conventional houses or over plaster in natur...

01/01/2020

A life-story of my experience with clay and natural building. Athena Swentzell Steen