In an effort to pioneer the construction of more energy-efficient dwellings, a modern British residence with thick mud walls evolved as part of an EU project. Architect Anthony Hudson used a centuries-old construction process to build the cottage, ensuring that it met modern building codes. The CobBauge project is located in Fakenham, Norfolk, and its walls are made of a mixture of hemp straw, dirt, and water, generating what is popularly referred to as 'cob,' hence the name.
The thermal insulation of cob walls meets modern standards, opening up great opportunities for sustainable living. The three-bedroom project, executed by local builders Grocott and Murfit under Hudson's architectural guidance, was completed in January and was praised for its cost-efficiency. Mud, regarded as one of the most sustainable construction materials, has given numerous historic cob structures in Britain a lifespan exceeding five centuries.
The residence, which features expansive south-facing triple-glazed windows for winter solar heating and is complemented by an air source heat pump, is the result of an EU-funded project. This is the first regulations-compliant cob structure, built with the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Hudson envisions a future in which mud dwellings transcend novelty while recognizing the current problem of labor-intensive construction methods. As the residence opens to the public in March, complete with a 'green roof' to promote biodiversity, attempts to improve building processes for greater accessibility and appeal continue.
Will Mud Construction Revolutionize Sustainable Housing Practices in the UK and Beyond?
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