Cob Can Be “A Mainstream Building Material Once Again” Say Cella
July 21, 2025 | Source: DeZeen | by Lizzie Crook
It’s time for the construction industry to bring back cob, but innovation is needed to solidify the age-old material’s place back within our toolkits, design collective Cella tell Dezeen in this Building with Cob interview.
“Cob is a low-carbon material for an alternative circular construction economy, made from clay, water, fibrous material and aggregates,” Cella member Alys Hargreaves told Dezeen.
“Building with it is an alternative to harmful industry practices that are exacerbating the climate crisis,” she continued.
“The means to bring about this revival are complex, and therefore, the area is ripe for innovation and full of potential. People should pay attention.”