Insulation equals warmth. In temperate climates like Oregon’s its necessary for your home to have a jacket in the winter (and to make sure its zipped!) In this comparative workshop we will be covering the basics of Strawbale Construction, Light Clay Straw and Chip-Slip infill, as well as the types of framing and form work required for each system. We will also cover the more conventional green alternatives currently available to the home builder such as Cellulose and Wool. In addition to techniques, be ready to discuss the meaning of ‘R-values’, infiltration, solar potential and thermal mass, and how we can make better use of these principles in our homes.
Topics Covered:
- Design essentials regarding Thermal Mass vs. Insulation
- Strawbale construction
- Light clay straw
- Slip and Chip
- Wool, Cellulose and other Green Alternatives
Instructor:
- Erica Ann Bush, DayOneDesign
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