In cordwood construction, walls are constructed of log-ends — short logs, 12 to 24 inches long — mortared up transversely in the wall, similar to the way firewood is stacked. In Canada ...

We started researching alternative building techniques and chose ... in preparation for the 16-inch poured concrete walls, upon which the cordwood walls would be laid. Subsequently, we decided ...

peculiar — building method is called cordwood masonry. And in a three-day workshop over Labor Day weekend, they will again demonstrate its earthy alchemy. That is, how to create a masonry wall ...

Cordwood construction is an "age-old technology" native ... In addition to being sustainable, the walls make an excellent insulation, he said, one of the building's energy-efficient features.

“The wall becomes a statement of who you are ... builders must first acquire land and building materials. The cordwood building is “green,” but make sure the wood isn’t — logs ...

The cordwood construction technique also makes it easy to be creative. Glass bottles embedded in the walls bring beams of colored light into the living space. The wood chunks can be arranged in ...

The cordwood construction technique also makes it easy to be creative. Glass bottles embedded in the walls bring beams of colored light into the living space. The wood chunks can be arranged in ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. Bill Paulson says cordwood homes are labor intensive to build, but are very energy efficient, low maintenance and long lasting. A northern Minnesota ...