Rammed Earth Building — One-day Course
Filed under: Training Sustainable Design & Technology
one-day course
rammed earth building
venue: Hackney City Farm, London
Build your own low-impact dwelling from cheap, sustainable, easily-available materials; high- or low-tech solutions. This one-day course is not as comprehensive as the weekend course at Redfield, but offers an excellent introduction to rammed earth building.
- what is rammed earth — some background information
- why build with earth — what are the benefits?
- finding the right earth
- choosing a formwork system
- different construction methods
- design detailing from damp proof course to roof plate
- tools; what to use; how to use them; maintenance and safe handling
- some different design approaches
- build wall sections
- build an arch
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how to book:
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arrive:
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around 9.30 for a 10am prompt start
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depart:
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after the course finishes at 5pm
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directions:
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click here for a map and directions to Hackney City Farm
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what to bring:
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work clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using the cafe)
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let us know:
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if you have any special needs
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price:
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£60
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lunch:
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bring a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe
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discounts:
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10% for Friends of LILI
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car sharing:
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visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
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