2012 International Straw Builders' Conference

12/09/2013

Buffering interior humidity, another value of interior clay plasters, besides being non-toxic, is finally being quantified.

The relative humidity of indoor air often fluctuates. Interior finishes can help moderate those changes, improving comfort and IAQ as well as saving energy.

07/29/2013

Come learn the history, formulation and process of Tadelakt, an ancient waterproof lime plaster technique. This sensuous finish will be applied on three outdoor earthen couches in the new True Terana Peace Park.

05/31/2013

The Colorado Green Building Guild is an association of building professionals dedicated to promoting healthier, resource-efficient homes and work places. We strive to advance the craft of green building; support our members; environmentally-responsible endeavors; provide effective volunteer opportun...

02/27/2013

Straw bale building by Sven Johnston in NZ gets press. And the ISBC is mentioned too. http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/communities/8359166/A-bale-built-home

One little piggy who built his house from straw didn't fare too well, but Gary Carpenter is not put off by fairytales.

02/20/2013

Colorado Straw Bale Association Newsletter http://conta.cc/13dq4X9

10/17/2012

Straw bale rated higher than biochar in study of carbon storage!
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0957582012001188

10/02/2012

And now, the video of the 2012 Straw Bale Olympics! While much was serious exchange at this conference, the Straw Bale Olympics was great counterpoint and so much fun! Congratulations to the winning team, Pacific Rim, our 2012 Champions!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDDr-M5qh1c&feature=youtu.be

The 2012 International Straw Bale Builders' Conference hosted by the Colorado Straw Bale Association was a gathering of over 200 builders, architects, engine...

08/29/2012

Still Time to Register for the 2012 International Straw Builders Conference http://conta.cc/PZyJsF

07/31/2012

Just two more days for early registration pricing, and two more days to book your room so that you guarantee your room will be in the conference lodge, the Ram's Horn. Book by July 31st at www.strawbaleconference.com.

The mission of the 2012 ISBC is to foster the development, improvement, education and positive impacts of straw building and related sustainable building approaches. The international nature of the conference supports the critical exchange of valuable and diverse viewpoints and experiences and enhan...

07/10/2012

Announcing the Roots Tour- Historical Straw Bale Home Tour before the 2012 ISBC http://conta.cc/Ngpljg

07/07/2012

A Letter from John Rehorn about the 2012 ISBC http://conta.cc/McWWsQ