March 20 - 22, 2009, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CU Boulder Campus
This course counts as 24 hours towards the Sustainable Practices Certificate Program or 2.4 continuing education credits.
Course Format
3-day Hands-On Workshop
Course Description
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of straw bale design and construction. The students will gain hands-on experience with bale building techniques and introductory plastering. Design guidelines will include climate and site considerations, understanding structural loads, choosing a structural system, foundations and roofs for straw bales, and designing for moisture. The course will also cover construction techniques including load bearing and non-load bearing wall construction, modifying and stacking bales, installing windows, doors, electrical and plumbing systems, and moisture detailing.
Instructor Bio
Laura Bartels is an experienced builder, consultant and educator in the natural building field. She has been a consultant to architects, contractors and owners offering services in feasibility, design, construction, moisture, plasters and project management issues for residential, commercial and community projects. Laura is the founder and owner of GreenWeaver Inc.
Course Text
(provided to all registered students at no additional cost).
More Straw Bale Building: A Complete Guide To Designing And Building With Straw Series
by Chris Magwood, Peter MacK, Tina Therrien, and Dale Brownson
$440 - 10% earlybird discount available through February 27, 2009.
CU Faculty, Staff and Students as well as current BGBG members receive an additional 10% discount.
Call 303-492-5148 to register today.
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