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Off-grid home building seems to lend itself to creative ideas – you need to be able to make use of whatever materials are on hand. And that’s certainly what the builder of this unique tiny home did…

This is the story of a beautiful tiny cob cottage that was built by a young Finnish artist called Heidi Vilkman. Heidi has built her home using only locally sourced natural materials. It’s especially interesting from an “off-grid perspective” because it combines several natural building methods all in one small dwelling – including earth bags, straw bales, lime plaster, cob and cordwood! There’s even a natural birch bark damp-proof course below the north wall!

via: Heidi Vilkman

Snow covers the ground in southern Finland from December to April, and northern Finland is snowbound from October to April. Cob provides extremely good insulation, and a typical cob home will use up to 20% less energy to heat than a conventional build so it is great choice. It is also suited to hot climates as it will help to keep you cool indoors in the summer and reduce the need for air conditioning.

The reciprocal roof provides a strong enough base for a turf covering.

The all natural materials used in this home keep the owner warm and cozy dry. As well as that though, it demonstrates a really pleasing harmony with it’s environment – it looks as if it belongs there, doesn’t it?

To see more of this unique home, visit Off-Grid.

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