Note: This workshop is being offered twice in 2016. Be sure to register for the correct date.
Instructor: Chris Magwood
Come and discover how a simple mix of low-cost natural materials can create a remarkable thermal insulation!
Light clay/straw (or slip straw or straw/clay) construction uses straw mixed with clay slip to create an insulation material with good thermal, moisture-handling and structural properties.
In this workshop, participants will learn about the components of straw/clay, see a slideshow of various Canadian and international straw/clay building projects, and gain an understanding of how, why and where straw/clay is an appropriate material choice. In the classroom, we will look at the costs, sourcing and building science of using straw/clay on new building projects and renovations.
In the hands-on component of the workshop, participants will learn how to assess the necessary materials and create a mix that is appropriate for a desired end use. We will use mixing machinery to create batches of straw/clay, and learn how to place them in a wall system. Different types of framing and shuttering (or forming) systems will be shown, and every participant will leave with a straw/clay block they cast themselves.
After this workshop, you will be able to undertake a straw/clay project of your own!
Entry Requirement Open to all
Fee Early bird – $125 Regular – $150 Fees include healthy lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available)
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