Objectives:
Trainees …
- know the infill contruction techniques
- know different structural options
- know the dis-/advantatges of every solution
Are aware of health and safety issues related to coworkers,
building site, machinery, equipment, PPE
(personal protective equipment) and the issues specific
to work with straw and straw bales. - can organize building sites at all stages (i.e.: take
responsibility to leave the building site rain- and
windproof, keep strawstacks fire protected, remove loose
straw after work,…)
can take responsibility for the requirements of straw
building in a “normal” building routine - know the details (window, roof junction,… ) for infill
contruction techniques
Methods:
- practical training, supervising training work
Theory:
- different structural options of infill construction
techniques and their characteristics and bale
requirements - fixing bales with different techniques
- compressing bales with different systems
- advantages and disadvantages of infill construction
techniques - details of connections: foundation, corners, windows and
doors, roof, etc. - preparing different surfaces for plastering
- viewing and study of existing building samples
Practice/Task:
- working groups
- preparing wooden frames and structures
- infill straw bales in standing position (“on edge”)
- compress the bales with different techniques
- fixing the bales in the construction
- airtight/windproof installation of a window
- shaving the bales, if necessary
- preparing bales/boards for plastering
Materials/Documents: U2 S4 – Session Plan
Training Time: 2 days
