building
This page is a portal into the various other pages describing in more detail the materials and techniques to be used in the building project. These pages can be accessed via the links on the left.
The design of the building is an on-going process, as such the information on these pages may change as research and development continues. As information is added, changed or modified, it will be advertised in the updates page.
The design of the building is an on-going process, as such the information on these pages may change as research and development continues. As information is added, changed or modified, it will be advertised in the updates page.
Adrian proudly presenting his new invention: the bale rasp, during a straw bale building course run by Andrew Morrison (strawbale.com)
The building will be constructed to residential standards and code-approved. Since almost every element of the structure is currently outside the scope of the British Columbia Building Regulations I will be working with my engineer - David Romain - to ensure that we satisfy the intent of the regulations.
As each element of the design is completed, David and I will be meeting with the Planning Department in order that they fully understand the various materials and techniques. By doing so we hope to pave the way for future construction using these methods.
As each element of the design is completed, David and I will be meeting with the Planning Department in order that they fully understand the various materials and techniques. By doing so we hope to pave the way for future construction using these methods.
Links... (hover over links for info)
The Living Building Challenge
Fotoprint
John Gower - Gower design group
Chelsey Braham - C D B Design
Earth Futures
BCSEA
SIPDistribution.ca
Chemicallime.com
Perlite.com
Strawbale.com
HomesteadHouse.ca
Eco-Sense.ca
Building Limes Forum
Straw bale fire test movie
Straw bale earthquake test movie
Susanne Dannenberg - visual artist
Goodshepherdwool.com
Elke Cole