Upcoming Workshops
Straw bale Building Workshop
August 14 - 16 2009
SUNDRE, ALBERTA
With Paul Belanger eco-designer and builder
This weekend workshop has "hands
on" and classroom components. We will be building a straw bale
chicken coop on a farm near Sundre . Topics covered include:
- Straw bale building details for the Alberta climate
- Options for plastering a straw bale wall
- Moisture control methods for a straw bale wall
- Passive geothermal heat storage for any structure
- Use of natural materials to reduce construction costs
- Can you integrate a greenhouse with your house?
- Building the ultimate food producing machine:
- "The Solar Chicken Greenhouse"
- See a completed straw bale round house on site
- Install straw bales, and apply some plaster
- Camping on site is available
Workshop fee; $265/person or $485 for couple or two friends. Low income price is 15% less. Space is limited. To register call (403)-473-1707 or email: strawman@sunandstraw.com
See more details at our web site: www.auraborealis.com
This workshop is presented by The Green Foundation
