by Richard Flatau | May 25, 2018 | Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, Natural Building, Natural home for sale, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
Inside and Out: When I post a cordwood photo, folks often ask, “What does that look like on the inside? This is a 4 part blog post series about incredible cordwood homes, cabins, and cottages with pictures of the outside and the inside. Bryan & Lois...
by Richard Flatau | Apr 20, 2018 | Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, Natural Building, Natural home for sale, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
Architect Greg Zahn wanted to honor his grandfather’s woodworking legacy by building a Cordwood Tool Shed near Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He asked if Cordwood Construction Resources LLC would teach an onsite workshop and we jumped at the chance. Photos & video...
by Richard Flatau | Mar 21, 2018 | Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, Natural home for sale, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
A beautiful cordwood cabin done the “right way” using Best Practices. The owners were meticulous and made sure every part of the cabin was finished properly. The full walk-out basement required extra support. The cabin rests in the middle of 320 acres of...
by Richard Flatau | Mar 20, 2018 | Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, log end, Natural Building, Natural home for sale, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
Some folks who build with cordwood are disappointed with the resulting “look” of their labor. In order to make a cordwood wall look good, it is imperative to learn how to make a random pattern. While this may seem contradictory (we should probably say...
by Richard Flatau | Jan 27, 2018 | Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, log end, Natural Building, Natural home for sale, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
Another cordwood home is being offered for sale in the Pacific Northwest. This gorgeous 2,176 sq. ft. is in the state of Washington, halfway between Portland and Seattle. Made from Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir, this is a massive post and beam framed beauty with...