Susan Doig

Weather Wall

Had this video recommended to me on YT and thought someone here would enjoy it. It's using straw to protect a wall you know is going to get hit by more wind and rain than the others. https://youtu.be/afix6HfLwvk?si=v9ypE98EK1uG_Scp

New comment Feb 11

0 likes • Feb 7

thanks for sharing. It was really interesting to see wind proofing ‘the old way’. Which is so much better to us and the planet.

Feb '25 •

I'm going to design a house for you - What do you want to see?

Hey guys, I had an idea for a new video where I'm going to record the screen of me designing a cob/natural home for you so you can see the process I go through. I want to hear some of your thoughts on what you'd like to see in a house design? - Size/square footage - Shape/rooms needed - Style - What climate it will be for? - Materials (timberframe, cob, hemp, etc) Let me know in the comments. Thanks!

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I'm going to design a house for you - What do you want to see?

4 likes • Mar '25

@Alex Sumerall I really like the rammed earth wall you build for your shower. I have an interior wall that is by code a fire stop wall. It is 2x6 framing with each side 3/4” plywood. I was wondering if a thin rammed earth wall could be made on one of the plywood faces. It would mean that only the beautiful look would be visible on the inside of the room. Is this something that could be built?

Mar '25 •

New Video - How I built the rammed earth shower

I go through my design, building process, and rammed earth info. Let me know your questions and thoughts below!

New comment Jul '25

2 likes • Mar '25

Alex, this is gorgeous. And thank you for the clear instructions and accompanying photos. 👏

Mar '25 •

One of my online students built this Cob House!

I've actually never shared these before, but one of my online students from a few years ago built her own beautiful cob house in Sri Lanka. She did an amazing job! What do you think?

New comment Oct '25

3 likes • Mar '25

It’s lovely. The roof has interesting color tones that go well with the cob work. I can’t tell if the roof is clay tiles or metal. What is it made of and how were those colours achieved?

Mar '25 •

Preview - How I built the rammed earth outdoor shower wall.

Here's a preview video. I'll be putting together a full video with design, progress photos, and instruction soon. This is footage Tal took at last year's April workshop where we did the rammed earth mixing and tamping.

New comment Mar '25

2 likes • Mar '25

It is beautiful Alex!

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