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.
Laura Bartels VIEW BIO
Section 100
Classroom, Term-Based
Thur, Fri, July 10 - July 11, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
$330
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