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Cordwood Sauna by Tony & Denise in Minnesota

by Richard Flatau | Sep 26, 2014 | Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, Green building, Off grid, Uncategorized, Workshop

Tony & Denise came to one of our Cordwood Workshops at Kinstone Permaculture Academy in 2013.   They were determined to build a cordwood sauna up on their property in the Iron Range of Minnesota.   Here are some pictures and tips from their beautiful build. The...
Cordwood Construction Workshop in Idaho

Cordwood Construction Workshop in Idaho

by Richard Flatau | Sep 11, 2014 | Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, Green building, Uncategorized, Workshop

Matt & Sara of Stomping Moose Farm near Bonners Ferry, Idaho had planned for months to host a cordwood workshop.  They had everything prepped and ready when we arrived in August and along came 15 interested, excited people to learn how to build using cordwood. A...

Cordwood Construction: Summer Picture Bonanza!

by Richard Flatau | Aug 22, 2014 | Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, Green building, Off grid, Uncategorized, Workshop

The summer of 2014 has been filled with new and unique cordwood structures and adventures.  The following photos come from many different parts of the globe.  All are new to me, for which I am forever grateful. Above is Isaac Haumesser’s practice cordwood...

Imagine Cordwood

by Richard Flatau | Jul 26, 2014 | Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, Green building, Off grid, Uncategorized, Workshop

Imagine Cordwood   From time to time, I am asked to write articles for various newspapers, magazines and books.   Last year Die Zeitung requested an article for their eastern European readership.  The result was a fantastic collaboration with the reporter (Nina). Last...
Cordwood with Cob Mortar is "Cobwood"

Cordwood with Cob Mortar is "Cobwood"

by Richard Flatau | Jul 23, 2014 | Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, Green building, Off grid, Uncategorized, Workshop

We had the distinct good fortune to participate in a Cordwood with Cob Mortar Workshop at Kinstone Permaculture Academy.  Building a Cobwood Entrance Center for the school was the order of the day.   A kidney-shaped grade beam had been put in place and the cobwood...

Cordwood Article in LaCrosse Tribune

by Richard Flatau | Jul 13, 2014 | cordwood, Cordwood Construction, Green building, Uncategorized, Workshop

The LaCrosse Tribune’s Allison Geyer wrote an outstanding article about Cordwood Construction in the Saturday, July 12, 2014 edition of the LaCrosse Tribune. The article not only gives a concise and accurate history of why and how we built our cordwood home in...
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