1. Sustainable and Eco-friendly: Cob is made of natural materials that are readily available, non-toxic, reusable, and biodegradable. It reduces carbon footprint and waste during construction and can help reduce the impact on the environment.
2. Energy Efficiency: Cob provides excellent thermal mass properties, which means it can absorb and store heat for a long time, helping keep the building warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This feature makes it an incredibly energy-efficient building material.
3. Cost-effective: Cob is an inexpensive building material since it does not require expensive equipment for construction. Moreover, it is made up of materials obtained from the immediate surroundings, thus boasting mostly low supply costs.
4. Durability and Strength: Cob walls are robust and resilient, with a lifespan of several centuries. Additionally, Cob can dampen sound waves, making it an excellent material where sound insulation is desired.
5. Aesthetically pleasing: buildings made of cob are stunning and unique, stylish, and possess a timeless beauty.
6. Ease of Construction: Cob is a simple and convenient material to work with. It can be molded and shaped according to the builder's needs, creating a wide range of architectural styles.
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