09 July 2008
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue:
Dorset Centre for Rural Skills
Description:
Sustainable Construction – An Overview
History of earth buildings
Maximum 30 delegates per session, so book early
This seminar will cover:
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Making cob and the methods of building with it,
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production of cob blocks and their use
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Rammed earth and its use
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Repair and maintenance of cob buildings
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Advantages and use of cob and earth buildings in new buildings
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The role of cob and earth building as an environmentally friendly material
Practical session: Making cob blocks
Fees:
1 x seminar £70.50(members) £82.25 (non members)
2 x seminars £126.90 (members) £148.05 (non members) - 10% saving
3 x seminars £174.49 (members) £203.57 (non members) - 17.5% saving
4 x seminars £211.50 (members) £271.43 (non members) - 25% saving
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