Interview With Natural Builder Atulya Bingham: Cob Homes, Off-Grid Living, And The Spirit Of Natural Building
Ready to learn more about cob homes and natural buildings? Join this enlightening conversation with expert natural builder and author Atulya Bingham. Approaching the cusp off her 40th birthday, Bingham decided to pivot her life and embark on a new adventure: building a cob home. Despite having zero building skills under her belt, Atulya was able to build her own home in six weeks with $6,000 and plenty of dirt.
In this episode she explains her motivation and mentality behind the big life change, how she learned the skills required to build a cob home on the spot, and why it was all worth it in the end, despite the many challenges that she faced. In addition to sharing about cob home costs, designs, and benefits, Binghamn shares stories of earth magic and hilarity (like being stung by a scorpion) that come with living so closely with nature.
“Who we are is nature. Who we are is creativity. Who we are is power. The only reason that we don’t know that is because we’ve been sucked into a false narrative, and we’ve bought into it hook line and sinker. We’ve allowed ourselves to be completely and utterly polluted. As soon as you pull that pollution away, wow, there you are: a powerful creative being who, with the planet, can create miracles.” – Atulya K. Bingham on the Unruly Travel & Alternative Living Podcast
Shownotes:
- Explore Atulya’s Natural Building Blog
- Take Atulya’s Earth Whispering Exploration Course
- Read Atulya’s Books
- Sign up for the Unruly Newsletter
- Join The Unruly Podcast on Patreon
Additional Resources:
- What Is Natural Building? 13 Important Guides On Natural Building Materials, Techniques, And More
- What Is A Cob House, Are They Easy To Build, And How Much Do They Cost?
- 5 Must-Read Books To Connect With Nature In 2024 And Beyond
