How can we build better today ?

In the context of climate change and rising housing costs, how can we build or renovate affordable houses that are energy efficient, healthy for the planet, people and other life affected by the life cycle of the built environment ?

Over a 3 day weekend explore how we build and what we build with to create beautiful, healthy homes using low carbon, natural and abundant materials and how to work with them in a hands-on way. Learn design basics, building science and material assessment. Network and meet other people interested in natural building

Topics will include:
Basic building science
Building legislation
Passive solar design
New builds & renovations
Material assessment & testing
Wood
Earth Building
Straw bale, light earth & hempcrete building & Bio char
Natural Plasters

The workshops will be delivered through power point presentations and talks, practical exercises and hands-on learning, led by Tom Beauchamp & Blue Forsyth.

Catering: tea, coffee, snacks and lunch provided

Cost:
$600.00 full price
$400.00 concession
Thanks to support from Kapiti council, Kapiti resident cost is:
$500.00 full price
$300.00 concession
A limited number of volunteer places are also available

Optional Accommodation:
For those who are from further afield or want to stay, there are on site camping & self catering options available.

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