 Strawbale building: ... the straw bale walls were the easy part . The roof proved to be quite a difficult task, especially the curved end of the building as none of us were experienced joiners and the plastering which we did straight onto the straw dragged into winter which made it harder to find dry days. The foundations maybe didn't need to be so massive and footings may have worked just as well. The strapping turned out to be a very quick and easy method compared to threading the bales onto threaded bar and bolting the wall plate on. more ...
The Canadian R-2000 programmme : The R-2000 programme was initiated by Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR) a department of the Canadian Federal Government in 1981 as a response to the, energy price increases of the late 1970s. Its goal is to encourage the construction of energy efficient homes in Canada by establishing a new energy performance standard, training builders to construct houses to that standard, and stimulating demand for such homes. more ...
Sanctuary at David's House. (Part 1): This project in Gwent gives us an opportunity to discuss the practical technicalities of building a truly ecological house.
 Earth building; getting earth buildings through the building regulations.
The ecology of Lime:
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