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Having read it front to back, I would say it's the leading book on cob work. Considering Ianto's vast experience with the material and expertise in site location and understanding of passive solar and all that jazz, I think it's a book everyone should read if planning to build a cob house, or work with it in general. It's an easy read, and also super informative.

I'm in the process of putting together a Biosand Filter. Most of the info you can find online shows Biosand filters made from concrete.. not so sustainable, and harder to make. A 55 gallon food grade plastic drum works just fine, and can be found or purchased for pretty cheap. Along with the drum, some scrap PVC piping and a few different PVC attachments is basically all you need, beside the gravel and sand. I'll post some pictures of my Biosand filter soon, it's not complete yet, but the meat of it is done. I think its an incredible way to filter water, super cheap, easy to make and as simple as it can get. Cheers.

I'v been really impressed with you're videos, looks like you've got the natural builders jazzy way of doing things, just givin' it a go, good to see. Really enjoyed the pond making video as well, had no idea it could be that simple. Have to ask, where are you building this cottage?