His cob house is BEAUTIFUL! Earthen home built for under $1k

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Miguel takes us on a tour of his gorgeous cob house, as well as several other earth structures that he's built on his property. He also explains the process of making adobe bricks by using the earth on the property. Costs to build a house like this is less than $1000. "Brown is the new green."
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0:00 On this week's episode...
0:46 Welcome to Miguel's Hobbit Cobbin
1:02 What kind of cob structures does Miguel make?
1:24 How to make cob
3:06 Advantages of building with cob
3:36 How to build with cob
4:25 Covering a structure with cob
4:54 How cob can protect a structure
5:19 Tour the exterior of the Hobbit Cobbin
6:07 Cob bathroom
7:06 Do cob buildings need permits?
7:42 A living roof
8:02 Cob bedroom
9:37 Cob kitchen
10:24 Adobe & cob sauna
11:57 The first permitted cob structure
13:33 Benefits of building with the earth
14:25 Until next time!
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@gardyloo3093 4 ай бұрын

Wow! I absolutely loved watching that! The structures are so beautiful, but also so clever. The heating system is absolutely genius. I'm obsessed! I'm COBsessed!

@ListedInTheSouth 4 ай бұрын

I see what you did there 😀

@gardyloo3093 4 ай бұрын

@@ListedInTheSouth 🙂

@cobalot9 4 ай бұрын

So Glad you are COBcessed! I use that one too...Its part of my extensive vocobulary...Yes, its pretty great to experience the heated bed, for sure!

@gardyloo3093 4 ай бұрын

@@cobalot9 "Vocobulary!" Love it! 🥰

@Houseds 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful like a real-life fairy tale

@ramonarichardson7904 4 ай бұрын

Born, bred and raised in the Southwest. Adobe’ is my life and every Adobe’ home I’ve lived in is the best kind of building material for a living space. Cool in the heat of the summer and warm in the coldest of winters. Native cultures and ancient people had it right all along… 😊

@Robin-rj8vg 2 ай бұрын

I stumbled across your channel, and I'm thrilled. I'm 63 @ disabled living in a mobile home that is literally falling apart. I'm terrified it's going to burn down around me some night. Seeing this, I'm going to try and get someone to help me build a little place for me to live where I'm safe. I'm on disability, but this is very cost effective. Im very excited about this, hope for a home at last! I live in tn , hopefully our dirt works along the same way yours does. Yours looks much drier, i live on a mtn. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@janlint7434 4 ай бұрын

I loved everything about this video! Miguel is a true artist. His structures are beautiful!

@cobalot9 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@debbieschoop-wilson3612 4 ай бұрын

This is one of the coolest spaces I've seen. I would love to live in one! Just beautiful and so creative.

@cobalot9 4 ай бұрын

Nice! So glad you like!

@CraShettaThomasHolloman 4 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this video. The builder is so unique and the dwelling areas are beautiful ❤

@cobalot9 4 ай бұрын

Why, thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words...

@suzannecranford6819 4 ай бұрын

All of these buildings are spiritual and of the land. So beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for the tour!

@Mickey-bd4hi 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for highlighting Miguel. I have been a huge fan of his structures.

@cobalot9 4 ай бұрын

Awesome Mickey! So nice to hear!

@user-nm6rd2mb2g 4 ай бұрын

This is definitely the way to go!! I live in a condo in Florida. I can hear everything that goes on in my neighbors homes. Renovations, dogs barking and outside landscapers. One day I would like to have my own home somewhat like Miguel has created.

@cobalot9 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I enjoy the cobin very much

@teresabarrett3266 4 ай бұрын

Dear Miguel, Your buildings are more than dignified. You are an inspiring artist. Man, i absolutely wanted to live in your spaces. So COZY. Oh man: The Sauna: Everyday: i wish. Your spacious walk in shower with removable roof is just a wonderful space to enjoy nature. Your buildings are True Living Art: inside & out BeYouTiFul. 🥰 Lovely What very clever use of heat inside outside! Man to have the sense of Hearth & Home with built in heat under the pillow and along the bed is Genius! What delightful use of glass and abalone shell, is stunningly beautiful. The living housetop is so cool. Seems like every detail has been thought of in your beautiful architecture. I just totally enjoyed this tour you gave us today. Excellent! Thank you.

@cobalot9 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Teresa! I really appreciate that!

@jackiegillyard758 4 ай бұрын

I'm not sure why they would say that building with the Earth's not sound when ancient civilization did it for centuries and those building are still around

@maggiemae7539 4 ай бұрын

They don’t make any money if you don’t do it their way

@JesusSaves86AB 2 ай бұрын

$$$

@peace.404 4 ай бұрын

I know Miguel, he is a staple in our community. I haven been in and worked on many of these structures for learning and fun. He is def the cob guy. It’s such a delight to see him getting his beautiful structures out to more of the world. What a treat to see! 🎉 He didn’t mention that when you are inside these structures there is a distinct feeling you get, like a warm embrace from Mother Earth. I don’t know how else to describe it. Congrats Miguel! I hope people contact you to build one for them. A home for $1,000 is something most people could use now a days. They are truly something special. I’m so proud 😊.

@maryfolks9368 4 ай бұрын

This would help so many of us struggling to even buy a sticks and bricks home. Oh to be young again lol😅

@cmsmith3010 4 ай бұрын

I love these spaces! Hobbit Cobin with separate bath and separate kitchen spaces! LOVE! My one question is how they hold up in the rain? Do they take a lot of maintenance through the years? I don’t live far from Miguel, so I’m going to check him out!! Thank you for sharing his work!!! “Brown is the new green” ❤❤

@cobalot9 4 ай бұрын

Hi There, Miguel here...Glad you like the Hobbit Cobin! I built this about 12 years ago now and I havent done any maintainance on it at all. The three rules to ensure the longevity of a cob structure is that it has a good pair of boots, a jacket and a hat, namely, a foundation, plaster and roof, which this does... Yes indeed, Brown is the new Green!

@brackalack1 4 ай бұрын

@@cobalot9 Miguel, you have great energy and enthusiasm. Your home is beautiful, thanks for sharing.

@thomcarroll5845 4 ай бұрын

Awesome man building from what god gave us truly awesome

@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. One of the nicest cob houses I have seen

@sharynbaccei1720 4 ай бұрын

So beautiful! Detail is gorgeous

@chjofar 4 ай бұрын

The bench looks like the top plate of dentures. "The Denture Bencher!" 😁😁😁

@buddymccormack8668 4 ай бұрын

He builds with the most plentiful building material on earth, the earth itself.

@alicerafferty9595 4 ай бұрын

Earth, grass and pallets.

@sherriweber7105 4 ай бұрын

This is pretty nice looking well built home. He did a great job of building it. Great video! It was great seeing this home and seeing how it was built.

@wanderlust62 4 ай бұрын

Oh, wow! I would live there, four sure and certain! Move over monolith, this is my most favorite! Jenna, these types of walk through are amazing! Nice variety in your picks!

@TinyHouseGiantJourney 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@user-hh9iu3dt9r 4 ай бұрын

Cob is fascinating as well as environmentally practical. Enjoyed the video

@ElaineFMN1978 4 ай бұрын

First time commenting on this channel and I am amazed for his work!!! It reminds me so much of “The Lord of The Rings” films, I love it!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

@KARIS1961 4 ай бұрын

I just love this guy! Bottlestar galacticcob. 🤣

@becorations1 4 ай бұрын

Bottlestar Gallacticob…lmao😂😂😂 It is amazing!

@justmere3796 4 ай бұрын

Absolute BEAUTY & Utter PERFECTION!! ❤😊❤

@brandileema5298 2 ай бұрын

Love the idea of using pallets, filling them with natural insulating materials and then covering them in cob. Brilliant!

@tmckmusic8584 4 ай бұрын

That is cool that his public bench was the 1st permitted cob structure in CA. Love that.💕

@jimblue39 4 ай бұрын

I lived in Petaluma most of the time I lived in California (27 years!). I loved it there, I wish I never left, but it was just too expensive after I retired. I love these Adobe houses, you did a great job, best of luck to you.😊

@noahwan6927 4 ай бұрын

Out of the 100’s of videos I’ve watched on alternative living this is one of the best and most important.

@aa-kh9ex 4 ай бұрын

Really great. I've always wondered about how these types of structures could be heated. Now I know.

@joanneganon7157 4 ай бұрын

These structures are so beautiful when finished🎉 Nicely Done 👍! Thanks Jenna 😊. JO JO IN VT 💞

@tammyjantzen9004 4 ай бұрын

These are just so adorable and so awesome looking!

@jujo2156 4 ай бұрын

The world really needs to watch this. Absolutely amazing 👍

@b_uppy 4 ай бұрын

Think this is a big solution to our homeless crisis. Looks a lot better than tent cities.

@JustHeAndMe7733 4 ай бұрын

I love this concept! Natural, strong, environmentally healthy way of building that's also beautiful and creative. This guy has some beautiful living spaces. I love the natural process he shows. And living roofs are awesome! ❤

@dirtydan1861 Ай бұрын

My grandparents house in northern Mexico was built like a country house - room by room, as money allowed for each room to be built. The first room was built when they didn't have much, out of Adobe sealed with plaster. The rooms built later from rebar and concrete are probably stronger, but they are brutal in the summer or winter without heating or cooling. The adobe room is the most liveable one in the house, by far.

@Rainbow44504 4 ай бұрын

So freaking cool! 😺💗

@NurseOasis 4 ай бұрын

Very cool for a pool house.

@whitneybrown4067 4 ай бұрын

This is Gonna b so Cool🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Tuesday😀….

@khristamckinney2203 Ай бұрын

This is amazing & creative!!!! What a perfect way to also help house our veterans, the homeless & help our elderly stay out of nursing homes 🤗🙌😍✝️🙏 May God bless us who want to get our hands dirty to help others!!!!

@latonyanewsome0 4 ай бұрын

I want one!

@CCopeland65 4 ай бұрын

Awesome

@rkh7904 4 ай бұрын

This is the way for really sustainable homes and the material is at our feet. Great clip and an inspiring man.Thank you for sharing.

@StArikAriel 3 ай бұрын

10:57 I suggest you put a metal basket or container on top of it, fill it with big stones (may look nice, for the interior, if you wish), sprinkle/pour the water on the stones, not the barrel. I suggest beer, instead of water ;) The hops' aroma is both, very "woody" and green. For a cheaper use, old bread, fermented with some spices of ur desire, can be a cheaper substitute. But there you have no hops aroma. You could even add commercial yeasts to the bread fermentation, if you don't drink it.

@ListedInTheSouth 4 ай бұрын

Talk about affordable housing. Good for him.

@MBMCincy63 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed that tour. Thanks for the natural elements used to make a home.

@jodycody11 4 ай бұрын

I love it! Reminds me of the Earthship I almost built in New Mexico. Absolutely stunning!

@Houseds 4 ай бұрын

The house is as beautiful as a fairy tale with environmentally friendly natural materials and very cheap prices.

@rachaelharris8611 4 ай бұрын

Loved this video! Beautiful dwellings and such a smart way to build. Miguel is precious! Thank you

@robinblanc8208 4 ай бұрын

He’s amazing!!!

@maganalia 4 ай бұрын

That process is beautiful. What you have done with it is stunningly beautiful.

@m.frazier9952 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Just beautiful! Miguel is a truly gifted artist with a engineer's mind!

@gemsher78 4 ай бұрын

This has been my dream forever now! Under 1000$? I’ll watch:)) 😊So beautiful and grounding ♥️

@litwin707 4 ай бұрын

Yea!! 👏🏽👏🏽 I was wondering if he would show up on your channel someday. Happy to see he put my ideas to use after I showed him my designs for a sauna. 🙂

@cobalot9 4 ай бұрын

Nice! The design for the sauna was from my Mayan Mama in Guatemala.

@chelu4u 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jen and Miguel 🎉

@pdq5465 4 ай бұрын

I quite enjoyed watching the building process & listening to Miguel’s explanations. I love his word plays😊. Beautiful structures. Thanks

@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam 4 ай бұрын

Definitely, entertaining to watch. Beautiful and totally original home. 🥰👏🏼

@marknowak6683 4 ай бұрын

Just found your channel. Love it!

@knickiehall9149 4 ай бұрын

I'm speechless! Totally awesome and educational. Thank you

@cindyl13 4 ай бұрын

Oh what cute little buildings and I love the idea.

@laurencecrouch3634 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely incredible ❤

@becacas5834 4 ай бұрын

This was amazing. I agree hopefully we can build more homes like those beautiful structures that are environmentally friendly and very affordable. Thank you for sharing. ❤ Happy New Year to all! Sending love, blessings, abundance, joy, health😇💙💫✨💖

@soulvoyages 4 ай бұрын

We have been out to see Miguel and his structures. Beautifully executed and inspiring man. Im Cobsessed!

@merrimcarthur7198 4 ай бұрын

That was wonderful!

@amadahyrose 4 ай бұрын

So Beautiful. Thank you.

@melodycaraballo6248 4 ай бұрын

This was awesome!!!

@baranjan4172 4 ай бұрын

Unique pieces of art. Hats off.

@MrsSherrymcm 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing ❤

@ajeedapoetreincarnatedquee1431 4 ай бұрын

This was absolutely phenomenal! I love it!❤❤❤

@elecktrastorm9916 4 ай бұрын

It reminds of the old cartoon The Flintstones cute. :)

@AhJodie 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant and beautiful!

@Jules73572 4 ай бұрын

So awesome, and creative !!!! So cool 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸🤗🥰

@duanelawrence78 4 ай бұрын

Pretty cool thanks for sharing God bless!!✌️🇺🇲

@user-sy9xb4gc7u 4 ай бұрын

Interesting, creative and artistic. Love the Nature aspect and termite protection and fire proofing too. Low cost materials and time, economical.

@dovewhite7472 2 ай бұрын

Yes!!! I love this!!!! I'm going to do this!

@miolesnevich945 4 ай бұрын

What a great idea, where I came from long long times ago use to builded house with mud, Summer kept house cool and Winter Warm, great job. Thank you.

@patsy205 4 ай бұрын

Love this, Beautiful

@FloridaGirl- 4 ай бұрын

I love cob homes! Very nice!

@elavera7864 4 ай бұрын

I am so envy right now ❤❤❤😊

@thomasharhen2168 4 ай бұрын

Amazing 👏

@feedmysheepsaysthelord 29 күн бұрын

This is pooh bears home ❤❤❤. This is very creative. The warming of the bed and pooring in the cold water and coming out is genious. to the names you came up with us fantastic. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤❤❤i hope i can live off grud some day.

@lindaopperthauser2284 4 ай бұрын

I love this idea!❤

@janettefowler1825 4 ай бұрын

Love Miguel's beautiful structures. This is the way to go.

@francescacianutti4126 4 ай бұрын

Cobawesome interview! I just shared with Joel and friends! xxxx

@margreetanceaux3906 4 ай бұрын

His bedroom is a variation of the shepherd’s bed you’ll find in historic adobe houses in New Mexico, of times when the warmth of the fireplace in which people cooked, was used for a comfortable place to sleep.

@belvamarshall5705 4 ай бұрын

This Is Amazing And Different In A Nice Way.

@luisv7117 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations I love it

@marydawnpafford9969 4 ай бұрын

Makes me happy!

@mariekeithley3252 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing beautiful ❤️

@karenmurtaghyoga9195 4 ай бұрын

makes so much sense!

@lindabyrne1645 4 ай бұрын

That's Awesome!

@lisabaltzer4190 4 ай бұрын

These are beautiful.

@janetmoore3003 4 ай бұрын

I really liked this video!!

@ruthnash8486 4 ай бұрын

Such beautiful construction ❤

@Jokerine24 4 ай бұрын

Love everything about this. What a great guy! :)

@blairs1247 4 ай бұрын

One word to describe this video. Amazing 😍😍😍!!!.

@paulannesorensen2395 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I have always wanted a natural house! What could one e use in snowy areas to seal the cob??

@cobalot9 4 ай бұрын

You can apply a lime plaster over the cob in a cold environment or an earthen plaster with a few coats of lindseed oil...

@joseantoniomenendezdomingu1162 4 ай бұрын

GREAT AMAZING STUFF , BEAUTIFUL 👍🇲🇽

@kitchencarvings4621 2 ай бұрын

I love cob buildings and Cordwood buildings. There is a local restaurant that has a cordwood building. It is magical inside with all the bottles built into the walls. I want to build a cob chicken house and a cob pizza and bread oven on my property. It's the perfect place to do it. It is high desert with very little rain or snow and consistently sunny and dry.