Clay house - we build houses from clay! 


My website is addressed to those who are interested in building a cheap and ecological house. Also, it is aimed at those for whom the prices of the houses are far too high and who would like to build something on their plot.

However, I would not, like to mention the prices of such an enterprise as they depend on numerous factors.

There is a relation between the amount of the money we spend and the building materials (whether it is clay, timber, sand, stones or straw).

The prices and the quality of the building materials vary a lot.

One needs to realize that the more time is spent on building the house, the cheaper it will be. The price will be totally different if a building company is hired.

The full expenditure of the energy:

Prefabricated concrete technology 180.000 kWh
Traditional technology (brick) 80.000 kWh
Clay-timber technology 25.000 kWh

- the smaller the energy consumption is, the less the environment is polluted. 

This enterprise is also connected with cost reduction.

Looking at our plot, most of us perceive sand and trees (if any) only. From the dawn of history however, the nature taught us how to build a perfect and fully biodegradable house on our own. This is a house in which you would feel better instead of having your health affected.

Many people ask me a question…
Will such a house fall apart…or spill in streams of rain as a sandcastle?

Of course not…

The technique of joining clay, straw and sand, known as COB, is extremely durable.
Taking into consideration the fact that one in three buildings is made of clay, the COB technology is proven, durable and recommended even in our changeable climate.



EXAMINING CLAY – How to differentiate fat clay from lean clay?

First of all, form a roller that is 2cm thick and 7cm long. Then, bend to the shape o ring. If the ring’s surface is smooth, the clay is fat. If the ring cracks, the clay is medium-fat. If you are not able to form a ring, the clay is lean.

FOUNDATIONS –they do not differ from the conventional ones.

However, the wall base is important when laying the foundations.

Even though clay is extremely durable and hard, it can be washed out when having contact with water.

Thus, the wall base should not stick out more than 0,5m above the surface of the earth.

Only then can we build the wall.

There is microclimate in the clay houses.

It is warm in winter and cool during hot summer days.

The walls breathe and consequently absorb and evaporate damp naturally leaving it on a good level.

These walls let sun energy in and at the same time they protect us from harmful radiation.

Contemporary studies show that clay heals as it is anti-allergic and anti-bacterial. Thanks to its anti-static properties it reduces the amount of dust in the air and increases skin’s resistance to microorganisms. It also prevents excessive dryness of respiratory tract mucosa and favours the positive ionization of the air.

Clay buildings are known for 8000 years. Quadrangular clay buildings were found In Turkmenistan in the period of the year 6000b.c.  At that time, all the cultures used clay to build houses, embankments and temples. One of the examples is the Great Wall (of China), which is basically made of clay and it is surrounded by stones.

Another example constitutes the Teotihuacan pyramid in Mexico which is 2 million tons heavy.

So, instead of swarming with your parents in toxic prefabricated buildings, why not have some fun together and at the same time learn how to build a small holiday house, bread stove, heated bench, smoking chamber. In future, maybe you own clay house...

If you are ready for an unforgettable experience, come and join our WORKSHOPS.

Glinianachatka Team