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STRAW BALE BUILDING FOR EVERYONE
Aug. 31 – Sept. 6 9:00 a.m.- 5.00 p.m.
Fee: $495.00 (including lunch, supper and snacks)
Maximum number of participants: 8
Interested in a different and affordable way of building that can help
you live lighter on this earth – yet is at least as durable as conventional
building? Then join us for this unique and fun 6-day workshop taught by
Shawn Hayter of Green Planet Homes Inc. Shawn will discuss the history
and philosophy of strawbale building and its place amidst modern construction
techniques. You will see why the straw bale is a safe, strong, and environmentally
friendly choice for building, and why it’s experiencing the current
strong revival. Participants will get plenty of hands-on experience in
working on a small straw bale building on site, learning practical “baling
techniques”, dealing with corners, doors, windows and roofs as well
as plastering techniques.
Those who wish can book a B&B room at the Eco Centre for the duration
of this workshop at the discounted rate of $ 275.00 (single) and $ 325.00
(double) for the week, including a hearty breakfast. Please make reservations
in advance.
Workshop co-ordinator: Shawn Hayter
Shawn Hayter is the owner and operator of Green Planet Homes Inc. near
Regina.
Shawn's experience in straw bale construction began in the summer of
2002 when he volunteered at an owner-built straw bale job site during
various stages of the build. The project was at the time the largest
load-bearing straw bale building in North America. Shawn began apprenticing
under Ben Polley of Harvest Homes in January of 2003. During this time,
Shawn gained experience in load bearing, infill and modified post and
beam straw bale construction. He has been involved in 10 different projects
including managing a 3,000 sqft project for Harvest Homes in Oakville,
and the Nolalu Eco Centre, North Ontario’s largest solar-powered
strawbale facility.
Shawn is currently a Director on the board of the Ontario
Straw Bale Building Coalition (OSBBC), an organization promoting straw bale construction to
building officials, banks, insurance companies and the public. He likes
his straw tightly packed.
