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September 10 2010 2010 Introduction to Strawbuilding Workshops
Friday – Sunday; July 9, 10, and 11 (completed)
Part 2- Window & door details:
Saturday- August 21
Part 3- Plastering Workshop:
Friday – Sunday; Sept 10, 11, and 12
Location: Fire damaged property in Concow, Butte County, (about a half hour East of Chico)
The community was burned out in the summer wildfires of 2008 and has struggled to rebuild. To learn more about their efforts visit Concow Phoenix
Instructors: Bob Theis, Architect www.bobtheis.net for the bale raising and Kathy Gregor & CJ Cavet (owner/builders) for the plastering.
This year’s workshops offers some different techniques from years past. The building structure is 17’ wide by 44' long (twice the size of previous workshops) and will be an infill strawbale system but instead of post and beam frame work; whole house trusses will be used. It was designed by Bob Theis and engineered by Paul Krohn. As part of the effort to develop easy to build straw bale structures that are also easy to permit, this prototype will utilize "whole house trusses", in which individual trusses that define both the walls and roof are built flat on the deck and tilted up, framing walls and roof in one operation. Walls are then enclosed by stacking the bales between the trusses. Another advantages of the design is that it can be started very small (340 square feet, plus loft) and added to in phases.
A one day workshop has been added to teach some techniques for detailing windows and doors prior to plastering. Natural plasters will be used inside and out and the exterior plaster may include lime in its mix to improve durability and fire safety. The final recipe has not been decided on at this time.
Workshop Schedule;
Part 1- Bale Raising Workshop
Friday Evening, July 9 at 7pm: Presentation featuring the history of building with straw bales, and examples of structures.
Saturday, July 10: Safety instructions and project review, foundation and framing detail review, bale stacking instruction including cutting, notching, bracing and making custom bales. Bale stacking in teams. Install window/door bucks. Clean up followed by evening meal and social time
Sunday, July 11: Finish bale stacking and straw stuffing as needed, Mix and apply earthen slip coating to walls as fire retardant. Clean up and prepare for departure after mid day meal.
Part 2- Window and Door detail workshop
Saturday, August 21, 9am to 4 pm: Review various methods used. Demonstration and practice preparation of water proofing and plaster prep for windows and doors, including window sill design and installation.
Part 3- Plastering Workshop
Friday evening, Sept 10: Slide show presentation featuring Earth plastering methods, options, issues, and finishes.
Saturday, Sept 11: Tour of the structure, discussion of natural plaster options, plastering materials, tools and techniques. Review of plaster samples, windows, sills and door details. Prepare, mix and apply plaster coats on both inside and outside walls. Clean up followed by evening meal and social time
Sunday, Sept 12: Discuss finish coat options for exterior and interior walls and additional ways to protect walls. Continue with plaster application. Clean up and prepare for departure after mid day meal.
Cost:.............CASBA Members...Non-Members
Part 1-Bale Raising.........$250........$275
Part 2-Details..................$75.........$85
Part 3-Plastering.............$250........$275
Register all 3 workshops....$525........$585(save$50)
Registration form 2010 Introduction to Strawbuilding, PDF
These prices include meals on Saturday and Sunday. Participants signing up for both workshops “bale raising and plastering” before June 15 will receive a free one-year subscription to The Last Straw, a quarterly journal covering straw building issues and events.
Accommodations: A local nearby campground is available for camping (free if we keep it clean) and includes showering and toilet facilities. Toilet and washing area will be available at the building site. There are several hotels/motels in Paradise (5 miles away) and more in Chico. Information to these will be provided when requested.
This is a hands-on workshop taking place at a building construction site. Safety is discussed and monitored, and proper use of simple hand and power tools will be demonstrated and practiced, but each participant is responsible for their own safety.
LOCATION: Concow , Butte County
DATE and TIME: 2010 September 10 to 2010 September 12
Starts: 8:30 am
Ends: 6 pm
CONTACT: Registration: Maurice & Joy Bennett at mbennjr@mac.com or 209-785-7077. Workshop: CJ Cavet at cjbwpv@sbcglobal.net or 530-559-6275
$250 members ($275 non-members)
RSVP: Please let us know if you're attending 2010 Introduction to Strawbuilding Workshops!
2010 Introduction to Strawbuilding Workshops
Part 1- Bale Raising Workshop:Friday – Sunday; July 9, 10, and 11 (completed)
Part 2- Window & door details:
Saturday- August 21
Part 3- Plastering Workshop:
Friday – Sunday; Sept 10, 11, and 12
Location: Fire damaged property in Concow, Butte County, (about a half hour East of Chico)
The community was burned out in the summer wildfires of 2008 and has struggled to rebuild. To learn more about their efforts visit Concow Phoenix
Instructors: Bob Theis, Architect www.bobtheis.net for the bale raising and Kathy Gregor & CJ Cavet (owner/builders) for the plastering.
This year’s workshops offers some different techniques from years past. The building structure is 17’ wide by 44' long (twice the size of previous workshops) and will be an infill strawbale system but instead of post and beam frame work; whole house trusses will be used. It was designed by Bob Theis and engineered by Paul Krohn. As part of the effort to develop easy to build straw bale structures that are also easy to permit, this prototype will utilize "whole house trusses", in which individual trusses that define both the walls and roof are built flat on the deck and tilted up, framing walls and roof in one operation. Walls are then enclosed by stacking the bales between the trusses. Another advantages of the design is that it can be started very small (340 square feet, plus loft) and added to in phases.
A one day workshop has been added to teach some techniques for detailing windows and doors prior to plastering. Natural plasters will be used inside and out and the exterior plaster may include lime in its mix to improve durability and fire safety. The final recipe has not been decided on at this time.
Workshop Schedule;
Part 1- Bale Raising Workshop
Friday Evening, July 9 at 7pm: Presentation featuring the history of building with straw bales, and examples of structures.
Saturday, July 10: Safety instructions and project review, foundation and framing detail review, bale stacking instruction including cutting, notching, bracing and making custom bales. Bale stacking in teams. Install window/door bucks. Clean up followed by evening meal and social time
Sunday, July 11: Finish bale stacking and straw stuffing as needed, Mix and apply earthen slip coating to walls as fire retardant. Clean up and prepare for departure after mid day meal.
Part 2- Window and Door detail workshop
Saturday, August 21, 9am to 4 pm: Review various methods used. Demonstration and practice preparation of water proofing and plaster prep for windows and doors, including window sill design and installation.
Part 3- Plastering Workshop
Friday evening, Sept 10: Slide show presentation featuring Earth plastering methods, options, issues, and finishes.
Saturday, Sept 11: Tour of the structure, discussion of natural plaster options, plastering materials, tools and techniques. Review of plaster samples, windows, sills and door details. Prepare, mix and apply plaster coats on both inside and outside walls. Clean up followed by evening meal and social time
Sunday, Sept 12: Discuss finish coat options for exterior and interior walls and additional ways to protect walls. Continue with plaster application. Clean up and prepare for departure after mid day meal.
Cost:.............CASBA Members...Non-Members
Part 1-Bale Raising.........$250........$275
Part 2-Details..................$75.........$85
Part 3-Plastering.............$250........$275
Register all 3 workshops....$525........$585(save$50)
Registration form 2010 Introduction to Strawbuilding, PDF
These prices include meals on Saturday and Sunday. Participants signing up for both workshops “bale raising and plastering” before June 15 will receive a free one-year subscription to The Last Straw, a quarterly journal covering straw building issues and events.
Accommodations: A local nearby campground is available for camping (free if we keep it clean) and includes showering and toilet facilities. Toilet and washing area will be available at the building site. There are several hotels/motels in Paradise (5 miles away) and more in Chico. Information to these will be provided when requested.
This is a hands-on workshop taking place at a building construction site. Safety is discussed and monitored, and proper use of simple hand and power tools will be demonstrated and practiced, but each participant is responsible for their own safety.
LOCATION: Concow , Butte County
DATE and TIME: 2010 September 10 to 2010 September 12
Starts: 8:30 am
Ends: 6 pm
CONTACT: Registration: Maurice & Joy Bennett at mbennjr@mac.com or 209-785-7077. Workshop: CJ Cavet at cjbwpv@sbcglobal.net or 530-559-6275
$250 members ($275 non-members)
RSVP: Please let us know if you're attending 2010 Introduction to Strawbuilding Workshops!
