[Strawbale] FW: Workshop Announcement

[Sigi Koko]

Below is an upcoming strawbale workshop in Virginia in August.  Please
respond to them directly if you are interested in attending or would like
additional information.

Thanks!
Sigi

 
 
Sigi Koko
 
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DOWN to EARTH
natural building design
environmental consulting 

www.buildnaturally.com

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Strawbale workshop announcement in the Northern Neck of Virginia

This workshop is part of a project to build four houses for migrant and
seasonal farmworkers.  As part of the  Sustainable Farmworker Housing
Program, this project is replacing substandard farmworker housing with
housing that is culturally responsive, low-cost, empowering, and
environmentally responsible.

When:   August 12 & 13, 8:30 AM to 5 PM 
Where:  Near Colonial Beach, Virginia
Cost:   $40 - Basic food and lodging will be provided 

TO REGISTER: 
Please contact GREG MILLER by email at gmiller at telamon.org or by phone at
(804) 357-0682.  Directions and details on what to bring will be emailed to
those who register about 1 week prior to the workshop event.  Additional
details about the workshop are below.

DESCRIPTION: strawbale infill construction is a method where rectangular
bales of straw are used to fill in between a standard structural system.  In
this case, the bales serve primarily as insulation and do not support the
structural loads of the building.  The result is a building with beautiful
thick walls, usually plastered on both sides. 

FORMAT: We will begin Saturday morning with an overview of strawbale
construction.  We will follow with a demonstration of the skills used to
shape, resize, and install strawbales into a durable wall system.  Everyone
will then be invited to get hands-on experience. Sunday will provide ample
opportunity to practice what was learned on Saturday, with a full day of
hands-on building with strawbales.

WORKSHOPS COVER: 

*overview of strawbale construction, including recommended detailing and a
copy of a handout written by Down to Earth 

*demonstration of construction methods, including resizing, retying,
shaping, pinning, etc. 

*permitting issues and tips 

*hands-on experience of installation techniques
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