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Insulated Rammed Earth Building Workshops for 2022

January 24, 2022 by Clifton

Rammed earth workshop

Location : Vernon, BC

July 11 – 16, 2022

July 18 – 23, 2022

August 1 – 6, 2022

 
Learn to build stabilized rammed earth from pros, this isn’t a ‘make a small sample and slideshow sales pitch’…it’s the real thing!

We will show you all you need to know to build walls with all the special techniques we normally use and teach to our own crew.

Whether you want to build for yourself, as a career or just learn for curiosity this gives you the confidence and valuable experience that you need to build it right!

This is what we will cover in regards to rammed earth :

  • Foundation fundamentals
  • Material Selection
  • Mix quality control
  • Forming
  • Installation of electrical boxes and conduits
  • Insulated rammed earth methods
  • Wall and sample testing
  • Curing & sealing walls

Max Stadnyk is the main instructor for this course, he is a sustainable building specialist and consultant, as a bonus he will also be teaching the  “Sustainable Home Building Primer” which will include:

  • Where to begin?
  • Principles & Systems
  • Managing your project
  • Job costing
  • Free one on one consultation for your project

Your investment for the workshop is $1,800 CDN

Deposit of 1/2 of course fee is required for sign up ( fully refundable if there are travel restrictions that prevent you from attending)


Contact us by email to get on the  signup list or for more information.

Be sure to leave your phone # and the best time to reach you.

Filed Under: Rammed Earth, Uncatgorized Tagged: rammed earth, rammed earth workshop

Insulated Rammed Earth Building Workshops 2021

August 2, 2021 by Clifton

Rammed earth workshop

Workshop dates :

 

August 9 – 14, 2021

August 16-21, 2021

August 23 – 27, 2021

August 30 – Sept 4 , 2021

September 6 -11, 2021

September 20 -25, 2021

September 27 – October 2, 2021

Location : Prince George, BC  Canada

Learn to build stabilized rammed earth from pros, this isn’t a ‘make a small sample and slideshow sales pitch’…it’s the real thing!

We will show you all you need to know to build walls with all the special techniques we normally use and teach to our own crew.

Whether you want to build for yourself, as a career or just learn for curiosity this gives you the confidence and valuable experience that you need to build it right!

This is what we will cover in regards to rammed earth :

  • Foundation fundamentals
  • Material Selection
  • Mix quality control
  • Forming
  • Installation of electrical boxes and conduits
  • Insulated rammed earth methods
  • Wall and sample testing
  • Curing & sealing walls
  • Skid steer operation (Bobcat)

Max Stadnyk is the main instructor for this course and is also a sustainable building specialist and consultant, he will also be teaching the  “Sustainable Home Building Primer” which will include:

  • Where to begin?
  • Principles & Systems
  • Managing your project
  • Job costing
  • Free one on one consultation for your project

Your investment for the workshop is $1,800 CDN 

Deposit of $900 is required for sign up ( fully refundable if there are travel restrictions that prevent you from attending)

Snacks and refreshments are included.

Contact us by email to get on the  signup list or for more information.

Be sure to leave your phone # and the best time to reach you.

Filed Under: Rammed Earth Tagged: rammed earth workshop

Tropical Waterfall Villa

July 29, 2021 by Clifton

Tropical Waterfall Villa

Tropical Waterfall Villa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We wanted to have some fun with designing on a steep slope of former terraced rice fields. We used rammed earth walls as features and concrete block with plaster for the exterior walls of rooms.  

 

 

tropical waterfall villa 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The view side of the home with waterfall and feature rammed earth wall

 

 

tropical waterfall villa pool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View of pool from above

 

 

tropical waterfall villa outdoor living

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor living area and creek for water circulation and aeration

 

 

living room view

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top view of TV room

 

 

bedroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bedroom

 

top view of mater bedroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top view of master bedroom

 

 

enntrance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entrance gate

 

 

top view of building site

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top view of building site

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Concept Design Ideas

Insulated Rammed Earth Workshops 2019

September 19, 2018 by Clifton

Workshop #1 : April 8 – 13 , 2019

Location : Victoria, BC Canada

or

Workshop #2 : April 15 -20 , 2019

Location : Gabriola Island, BC Canada

 

Learn to build rammed earth from pros, this isn’t a ‘make a small sample and slideshow sales pitch’…it’s the real thing!

We will show you all you need to know to build walls with all the special techniques we normally use.

Whether you want to build for yourself, as a career or just learn for curiosity this gives you valuable experience that you need.

 

This is what we will cover in regards to rammed earth :

  • Foundation fundamentals
  • Material Selection
  • Mix quality control
  • Forming
  • Installation of electrical boxes and conduits
  • Insulated rammed earth methods
  • Wall and sample testing
  • Curing & sealing walls
  • Skid steer operation (Bobcat)

Max Stadnyk who is a sustainable building specialist and consultant will join us and be teaching the “Sustainable Home Building Primer” which will include:

  • Where to begin?
  • Principles & Systems
  • Managing your project
  • Job costing
  • Free one on one consultation for your project

Early bird price for our workshop is $1,600 CDN  ( regular price is $1,800)

Deposit of $800 is required for sign up

Snacks and refreshments are included.

Free camping is available on site.

Contact us by email to get on the  signup list or for more information.

Be sure to leave your phone # and the best time to reach you.

 

Filed Under: Uncatgorized

Barriere BC Workshop 2018 Pictures

September 19, 2018 by Clifton

We had another great time in Barriere this year. The project was to build insulated walls in the garden entrance.

 

End panel

Leveling up the first end panel

 

Circular form

The first half of the circular form is in position

 

Side panel

The side panel is being fastened to the end panel

 

Electrical box

The electrical box and conduit is in position

 

Drilling

Drilling into the footing so the bottom plate can be nailed

 

Forms

Forms are ready to go

 

Test sample

A freshly made test sample

 

Tamping

Tamping

 

Finishing the cap

Finishing the cap

 

left their mark

The builders have left their mark

 

removing forms

Removing the forms the next day

 

Jay wall

Jay tests the top corner to see how strong it is

 

John Laurel

Our gracious hosts John and Laurel

They plan on finishing the project off with a artistic gate and roof, looking forward to seeing that.

 

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