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Straw bale house at DCRS

 

High Ham Straw Bale ClassroomHigh Ham straw bale classroom built by DCRS Construction

Straw Bale Building Course

DCRS Straw Bale Course in progress - building the example house in our workshops.

A two day course of theory and practical building in our indoor work area learning the techniques and practice of building with straw bales.   During the two days the following topics will be covered:

  • History of bale building
  • Advantages and disadvantages of straw bales as a building material
  • Local authority Planning and Building Control implications
  • Environmental impact
  • Costs
  • Current straw bale building practice and recent innovations
  • Planning your project
  • Foundations
  • Walls
  • Roofing
  • Finishing options
  • Maintenance

“Totally marvelous - I learnt a lot!
All that was needed was covered in the course content." 
Gavin, Upminster.

“"Very informative, practical, encouraging and friendly. Thank you."
Mary Claire, Ireland.

There are a maximum of 12 places on the course with DCRS director and tutor Rob Buckley.  Rob has been building sustainable new builds and renovating older properties for 25 years with his building companies BBI and DCRS Construction Ltd.

As this is a small class, any particular aspect of building with straw bales or personal projects can be discussed during the course.

 

Straw Bale Building course cost:

£195.00

(or £320 as part of our discounted, 4 day Sustainable Building Course)

Next course dates:

  • Monday & Tuesday 21st & 22nd September 2009
  • Saturday & Sunday 24th & 25th October 2009
  • Tuesday & Wednesday 17th & 18th November 2009 (available as part of our Sustainable Building Course)
  • Tuesday & Wednesday 2nd & 3rd February 2010 (available as part of our Sustainable Building Course)
  • Saturday & Sunday 27th & 28th March 2010

Booking

Please contact us to request a place on a course.

Dorset Centre for Rural Skills, West Farm Barn, Farrington, Blandford, Dorset DT11 8RA

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