At Tapovan we are experimenting with the age-old method of building with mud, specifically with the method known as cob. Cob involves using a combination of mud, straw and sand, and moulding the shape of building that you want from the ground up. One can build-in all the furniture and add cantilevered shelves and benches, beds and alcoves as one goes. It is a great, creative and exciting way to build cheap and energy efficient housing. We are providing an opportunity to anyone visiting Tapovan to participate in a hands-on learning situation in building with cob.
On the drawing board is a plan to build several geodesic domes here. We have been inspired after visiting two different communities which have already constructed several domes in various sizes which are suitable for accommodation. These come in kit form and we hope to start our first prototype in a month or two.
Also, it will be possible to learn to make a small mud oven and a few days later cook home-made bread in the oven, or cook a meal on the top. All this for the price of a few bricks and a little bit of mud.
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