Building with Straw Bales

Centre for Alternative Technology
5.0
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  • I honestly would like to thank all the staff at CAT for the valuable experience taking this course. My understanding of all things environmental has opened doors for me. Overall, the programme is outstanding.
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In Machynlleth

£ 500 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Machynlleth (Wales)

  • Class hours

    28h

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Think that you wouldn't be able to build a house, a workshop or a studio yourself? Think again!
Building with straw bales is rewarding, fast and effective. You don't need a background in building, and with a few people you can see your structure rise before your eyes.
This fun, highly practical and informative course will teach you everything you need to start your own project - whether it's a garden room or your very own grand design.

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Location

Start date

Machynlleth (Powys)
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Sy20 9az

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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Reviews

5.0
  • I honestly would like to thank all the staff at CAT for the valuable experience taking this course. My understanding of all things environmental has opened doors for me. Overall, the programme is outstanding.
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Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Former Student

5.0
13/10/2016
What I would highlight: I honestly would like to thank all the staff at CAT for the valuable experience taking this course. My understanding of all things environmental has opened doors for me. Overall, the programme is outstanding.
What could be improved: Everything was OK.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Straw bale building
  • Building material selection
  • Self-build
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainable Design
  • Building
  • House
  • Thermal mass
  • Sustainable Building Materials
  • Natural building material

Teachers and trainers (1)

Bee Rowan

Bee Rowan

Lecturer

Course programme

Course review:

Straw bale building is growing in popularity as a fast, cheap and effective method of self-build. One of the most sustainable building methods, Straw Bales have the lowest embodied energy, bar rammed earth, and are of course fully renewable. They not only have excellent structural capacity, but the insulative qualities of straw bale walls can match those of artificial insulation.


Course Outline:
Building a home from straw bales is a rewarding experience and with a relatively low skill set you and a group of friends and relatives can erect a liveable space in a short amount of time.

How will the course be taught?
The course is very hands on. There are evening sessions on straw bale theory supported by AV presentations.

What students will get out of it?
Students will leave the course with a sound knowledge of building with straw bale and will gain the confidence to embark on their own projects.

Additional information

The course includes 3 delicious meals a day and ensuite accommodation here at the beautiful and inspiring CAT site in Machynlleth, Wales.
We're just 2 hours on the main-line train directly from Birmingham.

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