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From the Bristol Architecture Centre newsletter:
Straw Bale problem solving
Rik Lander has been building his straw bale back-yard workshop in Ashley Down, Bristol, since May 2006 and the straw bale walls and roof are up (http://www.bristolgreenhouse.co.uk).
Before tons of soil can be placed on the roof to create the living roof, the bale walls need to be straightened and reinforced and the window frames and doorway need to be reduced in size to take the additional compression. Also some bales need re-stringing in-situ to create a square end to the bale walls.
In addition Rik is hoping to use clay from the site as render on the straw. Barbara Jones of amazonails will be assessing some patches of test render and offering training on using clay as render.
A limited number of places are available - only four. The workshop will start at 12.00 on Wednesday 2 May, and continue for the whole of the next day. Lunch is included both days. Cost is £75 for the day and a half. Contact Rik on 07900 690 350 or build@bristolgreenhouse.co.uk.
http://www.architecturecentre.co.uk
Straw Bale problem solving
Rik Lander has been building his straw bale back-yard workshop in Ashley Down, Bristol, since May 2006 and the straw bale walls and roof are up (http://www.bristolgreenhouse.co.uk).
Before tons of soil can be placed on the roof to create the living roof, the bale walls need to be straightened and reinforced and the window frames and doorway need to be reduced in size to take the additional compression. Also some bales need re-stringing in-situ to create a square end to the bale walls.
In addition Rik is hoping to use clay from the site as render on the straw. Barbara Jones of amazonails will be assessing some patches of test render and offering training on using clay as render.
A limited number of places are available - only four. The workshop will start at 12.00 on Wednesday 2 May, and continue for the whole of the next day. Lunch is included both days. Cost is £75 for the day and a half. Contact Rik on 07900 690 350 or build@bristolgreenhouse.co.uk.
http://www.architecturecentre.co.uk