Natural
Building Construction Workshop: Straw Bale, Cob, and Straw-Clay
August 21-25, 2004
George Jones Memorial Farm in Oberlin on State Route 511
1/3 mile west of SR-20
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| August 20th |
An Introduction to Straw Bale Construction |
Free |
| August 21-22 |
Weekend Straw Bale Workshop |
GBC Members $200
Non-GBC Members $225
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August 21-25 |
Full 5-day Straw Bale Workshop |
GBC Members $350
Non-GBC Members $375 |
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Who should attend?
A unique opportunity to learn about natural building theory and
design, while also participating in the hands-on construction
of a hybrid straw-bale and straw-clay farm office building at
the George Jones Memorial Farm in Oberlin, OH.
Objective:
Friday evening's presentation, "An Introduction to Natural
Building," is free and open to the public. Registration is
required and space is limited.
For a more thorough and hands-on experience with natural building,
please register for either the 2-day weekend Natural Building
Workshop or the full 5-day Natural Building Workshop. Both workshops
begin with the Friday evening presentation, and continue with
the actual construction of an 18 x 34 ft. hybrid straw-bale and
straw-clay farm office building.
The 2-day weekend workshop is aimed at those with a general interest
in natural building; participants will receive hands-on instruction
in all aspects of the construction process, from stacking bales
to applying finish plasters.
The full 5-day workshop is aimed at those seeking a more in-depth
understanding of natural building; participants will have additional
time to practice the techniques learned over the weekend and also
be able to assist with the mechanical application of plaster using
a stucco pump.
In addition, for those planning on building in the near future,
Mark and Chris will have time to discuss your project on an individual
basis during the extra three days of this 5-day workshop. The
building is located at the George Jones Memorial Farm in Oberlin
on State Route 511, 1/3 mile west of SR-20.
Natural Building Construction Workshop registration includes
an information packet and the following meals: Saturday breakfast,
lunch and dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunch; Monday, Tuesday,
and Wednesday lunch.
There are a limited number of scholarships available. Please
contact Amy Roskilly
at Cleveland Green Building Coalition - 216/961-8850 x301, if
you are interested.
Agenda:
| An Introduction to Straw Bale Construction |
| Friday, August 20 |
7:00-9:00pm |
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| Natural Building Construction Workshop |
| August 21-22 |
Weekend Straw Bale Workshop |
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| August 21-25 |
Full 5-day Straw Bale Workshop |
Concepts to be covered:
-Site considerations
-Foundation options
-Wiring and plumbing considerations
-Straw bale, cob, and light straw/clay-where to use each and why
-Natural finish options featuring breathable earth and lime plasters
-Roofing options
About the Presenters:
Mark Hoberecht and Chris Fox of HarvestBuild Associates, Inc.
will be offering several opportunities to learn about straw-bale
construction and other natural building techniques.
