[Strawbale] Construction of the KOC Sustainable Living Centre

[Andrew Lund]

Very cool building! I'm always interested in seeing all the different natural construction methods.. Our own cob/cordwood home utilizes several of the same green building techniques. (http://home-n-stead.com/about/blog.html) It's also exciting to see natural building taking place in more northern climates.

I was intrigued by the cob countertop. We will be building our kitchen counters soon, and have been looking for a cheap, green alternative to conventional countertops. Any advice in this department as far as the mix goes? I would think that an earthen floor type mix might be too soft, but perhaps we could have some built-in recessed wooden cutting boards to take the brunt of the abuse or something...

Andrew

----- Original Message ----
From: Mark Piepkorn <duckchow at potkettleblack.com>
To: strawbale at listserv.repp.org
Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2007 8:29:10 AM
Subject: [Strawbale] Construction of the KOC Sustainable Living Centre

Construction of the KOC Sustainable Living Centre

"In 2006, the Sustainable Building Design and Construction program of 
Fleming College designed and built the Sustainable Living Centre for 
Kinark Outdoor Centre near Minden, Ontario, Canada."

Earthbags, cordwood, roundwood, earth floor, strawbale, earth 
plaster, wool insulation, bottle windows, earthen countertop, PAHS 
(monitored!), solar hot water, straw-clay... extensive photo 
collection of a really tremendous project!

http://www.sustainablebuilding2006.ca/gallery/main.php




Mark Piepkorn
www.potkettleblack.com

We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing,
while others judge us by what we have already done.
   - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow


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