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