New Cob Cottage
Black aluminum flashing on the south wall which is the base layer of a solar thermal collector to be completed later. Lime plaster. The front porch will have granite steps which will have to wait until spring. Sept
New Cob Cottage
Black aluminum flashing on the south wall which is the base layer of a solar thermal collector to be completed later. Lime plaster. The front porch will have granite steps which will have to wait until spring. Sept
Superinsulated Duplex
This house is a side-by-side duplex with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in each unit. We rent this house out; each unit has all appliances including washer and dryer. It has R31 wall and R70 ceiling insulation. The siding
Superinsulated Duplex
This house is a side-by-side duplex with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in each unit. We rent this house out; each unit has all appliances including washer and dryer. It has R31 wall and R70 ceiling insulation. The siding
Straw bale and cob house
The straw bale house, built between 2001 and 2006, has a post and beam frame. The posts are tree trunks with bark peeled off and the beams and rafters are rough sawn wood. The plasters consist of a scratch
Straw bale and cob house
The straw bale house, built between 2001 and 2006, has a post and beam frame. The posts are tree trunks with bark peeled off and the beams and rafters are rough sawn wood. The plasters consist of a scratch
Pocket Neighborhood
The long term plan is to make a small plaza with buildings surrounding it. Yellow buildings are existing currently. Green buildings are future buildings. The purple area will be a brick plaza. The picture shows an idea of what it
Pocket Neighborhood
The long term plan is to make a small plaza with buildings surrounding it. Yellow buildings are existing currently. Green buildings are future buildings. The purple area will be a brick plaza. The picture shows an idea of what it
New cob cottage engineering notes part 2
12-16-20 Here’s another idea which is all steel and connects directly to the existing steel truss. The 3×3″ angle with welded cap would fit up under the end of the tree trunk and the metal strap (maybe a 3/16″ plate
New cob cottage engineering notes part 2
12-16-20 Here’s another idea which is all steel and connects directly to the existing steel truss. The 3×3″ angle with welded cap would fit up under the end of the tree trunk and the metal strap (maybe a 3/16″ plate
Travel Photos
Trip to Spain and England, June 2018 Most of my time was spent in Granada, but this being the 6th summer there, I did not take any pictures. The following pictures are from Baeza and Ubeda 2 hours north of
Travel Photos
Trip to Spain and England, June 2018 Most of my time was spent in Granada, but this being the 6th summer there, I did not take any pictures. The following pictures are from Baeza and Ubeda 2 hours north of
New Cob Cottage: Engineering notes
Tom, The house has a footprint of 750 sq ft and is 1.5 stories with cathedral ceiling over the living room and a bedroom up for about 1050 sq ft of finished area. It is a hybrid structure with some
New Cob Cottage: Engineering notes
Tom, The house has a footprint of 750 sq ft and is 1.5 stories with cathedral ceiling over the living room and a bedroom up for about 1050 sq ft of finished area. It is a hybrid structure with some
Permaculture garden
Spring 2017: Due to the need to focus my work on the new cob house, the garden development will be in a holding pattern. Planted a few gooseberry, 2 chestnuts, and 2 arbor vitae this spring. Update: April 10th, 2016.
Permaculture garden
Spring 2017: Due to the need to focus my work on the new cob house, the garden development will be in a holding pattern. Planted a few gooseberry, 2 chestnuts, and 2 arbor vitae this spring. Update: April 10th, 2016.
Wood-fired ovens
November 26th…We had some warm days this fall so I was able to stucco the oven and get most of the brick patio done. Fire pit is in the foreground. Pizza and bread from a wood-fired oven is incomparable! This
Wood-fired ovens
November 26th…We had some warm days this fall so I was able to stucco the oven and get most of the brick patio done. Fire pit is in the foreground. Pizza and bread from a wood-fired oven is incomparable! This
Japanese gazebos
Roof is on; still railing work, flooring, and infill panels to go. June 2020. Japanese gazebo under construction in Elkhart. The homeowner is working alongside me on the project. Most of the frame is ash. Some black locust
Japanese gazebos
Roof is on; still railing work, flooring, and infill panels to go. June 2020. Japanese gazebo under construction in Elkhart. The homeowner is working alongside me on the project. Most of the frame is ash. Some black locust
Jewelry
Here is a collection of lost wax cast pendants and earrings. The pendants are all kinetic–they have movable parts. The pendants are also fully finished 3 dimensional pieces. I work in sterling silver and 14k gold. Unfortunately I am not
Jewelry
Here is a collection of lost wax cast pendants and earrings. The pendants are all kinetic–they have movable parts. The pendants are also fully finished 3 dimensional pieces. I work in sterling silver and 14k gold. Unfortunately I am not
Gregory Lehman 