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Advanced workshop Self Building Straw Bale Building Technologies with Passive House Standard
Where will the workshop take place?
The workshop will take place at the Centre for Appropriate Technology in Böheimkirchen (Lower Austria, 40km east from Vienna) where the team of the Center for Appropriate Technology (www.grat.at) has developed and put into practice the S-HOUSE – an internationally awarded “Factor 10” demonstration building with a straw bale construction (www.s-house.at). Map: www.s-house.at/BSplan.htm
When will the workshop take place?
The advanced workshop will start on Monday, April 23rd and will end on Friday, April 27th.
To whom it is addressed?
The target group for this workshop are especially self builders. Furthermore architects, craftsmen and constructors are also addressed.
What will be demonstrated?
In the workshop straw bale building techniques will be demonstrated by means of renovating an old barn right beside the S-HOUSE. The aim is to (re)use the existing construction (wooden post and beam construction as well as wooden facade) and to add straw bale insulation without changing the original shape and structure of the barn. Roof and wall constructions will be built. The participants will learn about the quality criteria of straw bales and how to examine them. They will be shown how to design and plan foundations, wall and roof constructions and junctions between foundations and walls as well as walls and the roof. Working with different types of bales will also be demonstrated and more...
What are the benefits for the participants?
The participants will gain knowledge about straw bale building, self building technologies with straw bales and passive house technology. They will be introduced into the basics of straw bale building. Planning skills as well as practical skills can be obtained. Furthermore they will learn working in a team.
Who will guide the workshops?
The workshops are guided by Robert Wimmer and Hannes Hohensinner (GrAT research institute).
What are the conditions for participation?
A filled in and signed registration form. The course fee has to be submitted in advance or by cash! For the participation of the advanced workshop basic technical skills are required.
How many people can participate in the workshop?
Advanced Workshop: a maximum of 15 participants
Registration
The registration form has to be filled in and sent by Fax or email to Alma Becic ++43 1 58801 49533; ab(at)grat.at
download the registration form here
Workshop fees
The fee for the advanced workshop is 250,00 Euro for support and food (two meals per day, beverages and coffee/tea).
What is included?
support of the theoretical and practical part of the course
5x lunch (excluding beverages)
4x dinner at a restaurant (excluding beverages)
1x workshop barbecue
coffee/tea/beverages during workshop
bathroom use at the S-HOUSE (shower option)
certification about taking part at the course
Accommodation
We can organise a room for you at Guesthouse Fink (150m from the S-HOUSE) about 35€ per night. Trailers as well as tents can be placed directly on the construction site free of charge.
You will receive a written certification.
Further information:
Alma Becic
mail: contact@grat.at
fax: ++43 1 58801 49533 /
phone: ++43 1 58801 49523
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