Happy New Year!!
We hope this finds you enjoying a wonderful holiday and summer season!
We have an exciting new 2017 schedule that includes our intensive 7-Day Straw Bale Design and Construction Workshop but also short weekend workshops that focus on specific areas of a natural building. Below are further details on the 2017 workshops. Be sure to register on our website: www.soldesign.co.nz
2017 Workshop Schedule
4-11 February Intensive 7-Day Straw Bale Design & Construction Workshop
4-5 March Rocket Stove Heating and Cooking Workshop
18-19 March 2-Day Straw Bale Workshop
1-2 April 2-Day Earthen Plaster Workshop
20-21 May 2-Day Lime Plaster Workshop
27-28 May 2-Day Earthen Floor Workshop
18-25 November Intensive 7-Day Straw Bale Design & Construction Workshop
These workshops will be an opportunity to broaden knowledge and experience working with a variety of natural materials through practical and theoretical sessions which will focus on the following:
7-Day Intensive Strawbale Workshop: This workshop has been the stepping stone many have used to build their own super earthquake resistant strawbale (SB) home, plaster the home they built, start designing or building natural homes for others, to gain the knowledge needed to issue building consents and inspect the construction of straw bale structures.
Come and join us and see where the skills you learn will take you. This workshop covers many topics including, building a 'buck and beam' structure, 'tilt bale' (prefabricated SB), SB wall construction, how to incorporate electrical/ plumbing, plaster prep, clay plasters, lime plasters, building controls (council requirements), building science and moisture in buildings, durability, window and door detailing, etc...
During the course of this workshop we build a small structure including the application of plasters so that you can learn the subtleties of working with these wonderful natural materials. There will be house tours, evening lectures and time to review plans or ideas you may have for your own future projects. You will leave this workshop ready to get your hands into a larger project.
Rocket Stove Heating & Cooking Workshop: There is a growing interest in heating and cooking by the use of a rocket stove. A rocket stove is a type of masonry heater. A masonry heater is designed to burn fuel quickly, creating a low emission, almost smokefree fire. The intense heat which is created is then transferred to a cooking surface or stored in thermal mass. If the heat is stored in thermal mass, the heat will slowly radiate into your interior space eliminating the temperature spikes commonly experienced with conventional 'eco' rated log burners. Masonry heaters are gaining popularity in New Zealand.
During the course of this workshop, we will discuss the history of rocket stoves, their benefits, how and why they work, then we will build a rocket stove. This practical workshop will give you an understanding on how to design a stove, what materials to use in order to create a stove that can heat a space and/or cook your meals. $225.00NZD Registration
2-Day Strawbale Workshop: Are you interested in straw bale construction but not ready for a 7-day intensive workshop? This weekend workshop will soley focus on the details around the use of strawbales in our buildings. We will discuss the variety of structural systems and how the bales integrate within that structure, understand what makes a good building bale, how to build a good bale wall and the general preparations required for cladding. During this weekend workshop, you will get your hands on the bales and stack some walls. We will also give you some tools and suggestions on how to work with the New Zealand Territorial Authorities. $390.00NZD Registration
Earth Plaster Workshop: This workshop will give you a solid understanding of the ingredients of a good earthen plaster (base and finish coats), how to test your soil for clay content, how to prepare the plaster ingredients, how to mix, then apply the plaster to a well prepared wall. By using the tools of the trade you will gain an understanding on what surfaces you can apply earthen plasters too. And from the design side of things, you will discuss appropriate design guidelines to follow for the use of earthen plasters in both exterior and interior envionnments. $390.00NZD Registration
Lime Plaster Workshop: This workshop will focus specifically on lime plasters. Understand the lime cycle, the advantages of using lime as a plaster cladding, what design considerations to factor in, how to create a good putty and plaster mix as well as apply the lime plaster to a variety of surfaces. As you begin to work with the plaster you will start to gain an understanding of the beauty and advantages of lime plaster. $390.00NZD Registration
Earthen Floor Workshop: Have you ever seen a floor which encourages you to want to take off your shoes just to be able to feel it underfoot? You will learn how to prepare for, and construct a durable, beautiful floor from the most basic natural materials. During this workshop you will install an earthen floor from start to finish so that you can go away with the confidence to install and finish your own floor. $225.00NZD Registration.
Weekend Workshop Logistics: The short weekend workshops will run from 9:00am-4:00pm each day. The registration fee also includes acommodation for 1 night at Struan Farm plus all meals (1-breakfast, 2-lunch, 1-dinner & 2-morning and afternoon teas). On our registration form you have the option to select your meal preference. If you require either an extra nights stay and/or additional meals, please get in contact with us and we can discuss these options with you.
We are very excited to offer our short workshops, alongside our intensive workshop this year, so we look forward to seeing you here in South Canterbury in 2017! We encourage you to get in touch if you have any questions.
Kind Regards,
Sarah & Sven
If you have received this more than once, or would rather not receive information regarding our workshops, please let us know so we can update our contact list.
Sarah & Sven Johnston
Sol Design, Ltd.
50A Connolly Street
Geraldine 7930 New Zealand
03 693 7369
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