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7-Day Straw Bale Home Design & Construction Workshop
7-Day Straw Bale Home Design & Construction Workshop 11-18 February 2012 Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand $1200 NZD (includes workshop, food & accommodation) The goal of the 7-day intensive workshop is to give all participants a combination of classroom and hands-on sessions in order to understand straw bale construction systems, from foundation to finish plaster systems. Contact sol_design@yahoo.com for more information ...
Andrew Webb on January 09 2012 15:25:28 | 0 Comments |

Huff 'n' Puff's Next Workshop
Huff 'n' Puff Constructions Workshop # 131 BRAIDWOOD NEW SOUTH WALES Australia Day Thursday 26th January – Monday 30th January 2012. http://glassford.com.au...
Andrew Webb on January 09 2012 15:15:52 | 0 Comments |

January 2012 Wall Raising Working Bee - Yass - NSW
Strawbale wall raising working bee in Yass River/Murrumbateman, NSW from 19-22 January 2012 Dear friends of strawbale construction, We have finalised details for a 4 day wall raising working bee in Yass River/Murrumbateman, NSW. Located approx. 25 kilometres from Yass, 40 kilometres north of Canberra – ACT and 300 kilometres south west of Sydney. Facilitated by Frank Thomas from Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Strawbale Construction www.strawtec.com.au Please join us from Thursday the 19th to Sunday the 22nd of January 2012. Times: 08:00am to 05:00pm The project: A 3 bedroom + study strawbale family home measuring approx. 180 square metres. Main features of the project (will) include: passive solar design principles with north orientation, suspended concrete slab and double glazed windows, a worm farm waste system, grid connected 3kw PV solar system. The strawbale infill walls will be stacked between a steel frame. The working bee: This working bee is free of charge for participants, morning & afternoon tea and light lunches will be provided. In exchange for your labour you will be able to gain hands-on experience raising the strawbale walls for this project, making custom sized bales & installing and fixing compression plates. The slab, frame, roof and bottom plate system will be completed prior to the working bee – ready to commence stacking of bales. Rendering will possibly commence on the last day of the working bee, or on Monday the 23rd of January, if you are interested in learning some basic rendering skills you are welcome to stay on and help us with this, please let Edward and Vanessa know about any possible extra days you would like/be able to stay when you register. What to bring for work: Please bring closed (work) shoes, gloves, long sleeve shirts, long trousers, some warm clothes for chilly mornings & evenings, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a water bottle. The bush block measures approx. 165 acres so there is plenty of space to camp on site. BYO tent, sleeping gear, torch, other necessary camping gear and breakfast and dinner. Basic toilet facilities are on site and there is a large dam to jump in for freshening up after a day’s work. Please register with the owners of the project, Edward & Vanessa Dunstan, preferably via e-mail teddydunstan@hotmail.com or mobile phone 0416563988. They will advise of directions to site, advise of local accommodation options and any other necessary details at that stage. Please book as soon as possible as places are limited. We hope you can join us for this exciting event. Regards, Frank & Ingrid ...
Frank Thomas on December 18 2011 10:59:42 | 0 Comments |

Strawbale & Earth Home for Sale in Blue Mtns NSW
A home which we have fully renovated is now ready to sell. It is a sustainable strawbale home made of cob and strawbales with clay and lime renders. Strawbale and earth homes do not come up for sale often. This home brand new, at this size, would cost around $600,000+ (including land, services and house). • Handcrafted timber benches, vanities. • Tung oil on timber floors. • Light and airy with high ceilings. • Mature fruit trees include apple and apricot trees Nutshell details: • 4 bedrooms + study, ensuite, dining room, lounge room, outdoor deck. • Double glazed windows throughout. This will add to keeping a constant temperature throughout the year as well as block out any noise. • High insulation (R5.0) in the ceiling and up to R10.0 in the strawbale walls! Which is some of the highest R ratings you can get in the world. • Close to shops and transport. • Views from living room to Blue Mountains National Park. • Close to bushwalks and waterfalls. • Low maintenance garden. • Great neighbourhood. • Dual entry option. • Good exposure for any businesses working from home with ample parking. Offers above $400,000. Contact Gary Brown of First National on (02) 4759 2666. Open House Inspection times: Saturday 10th December, 2011 @ 1:00pm - 1:30pm Saturday 17th December, 2011 @ 1:00pm - 1:30pm Address: 86 Railway Parade, Hazelbrook ...
Vivahomes on December 10 2011 21:32:53 | 0 Comments |

Weekend Residential Workshop March 2012
Building with Strawbales 2012 Workshop Weekend Residential Workshop 17th -18th March 2012 at Gudhara Holistic Sanctuary, Wingello, Southern Highlands, NSW, 2 hours south of Sydney CBD. 11 Formal Hours for Registered Architects as a CPD Activity Facilitated by Frank Thomas - Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Strawbale Construction www.strawtec.com.au Organised by Gudhara Holistic Sanctuary, please visit www.gudhara.org.au/index.htm for more information and registrations. ...
Frank Thomas on December 02 2011 22:59:39 | 0 Comments |

7-Day Straw Bale Home Design & Construction Workshop
7-Day Straw Bale Home Design & Construction Workshop 12-19 November 2011 and 11-18 February 2012 Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand $1200 NZD (includes workshop, food & accommodation) The goal of the 7-day intensive workshop is to give all participants a combination of classroom and hands-on sessions in order to understand straw bale construction systems, from foundation to finish plaster systems. Contact sol_design@yahoo.com for more information ...
Sarah Johnston on May 20 2011 22:33:12 | 0 Comments |