The Autumn 2001 workshop covered the construction of straw-clay walls including formwork and earth plastering. Evening lectures explored 'green' design and building materials and solar hot water system basics.
First lesson: learning to build formwork |
Mr. Henry Smith works the tight spots. |
Evenings were for lectures and discussions |
Heidi stomping |
Using a landscape shredder-blower to chop straw for plaster and floors |
Team stomp |
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John shows us his technique for mixing straw-clay in the feed mill. First the clay... |
...then the straw. However, the auger would tangle with long straw. Then we'd go... |
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"mixer-diving" to clear the clogged auger. The problem was mostly solved when... |
...we started using an antique hay knife to cut the bales in half. |
Mike |
Per |
Barbara & Andrew |
Christine |
Roger |
Walltop Crew |
