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Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?
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I thought I would alert you to our debate in November. These debates are always thought-provoking and engaging – last year’s was broadcast by Radio 4 on New Year’s Eve evening, and aired again a week later.Earthwatch Debate: From Tsunami to DroughtThursday 19th November, 7.00pm – 9.00pm at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2ARChaired by award winning broadcaster Andrea Catherwood.Three experts will be joined by an enterprising member of the public to present…See More

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carolyn ingle replied to carolyn ingle's discussion 'Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?'

thanks for the reply - I should have added that this would be a retro fit to the external face of a single skinned brick structure and that i was planning to apply a lime render over the stawbales (the roof overhang could also be extended to add…

Oct 23, 2009

carolyn ingle replied to carolyn ingle's discussion 'Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?'

thanks for the reply -i'll take a look at you web site ! carolyn Ingle

Oct 23, 2009

Job S. Ebenezer replied to carolyn ingle's discussion 'Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?'

I built three structures using loose straw and carpet backing. Please visit my web site www.technologyforthepoor.com to view these low cost buildings using loose straw and carper backing. You migh be able to get some ideas from my web sites. Job…

Oct 23, 2009

Jeremy replied to carolyn ingle's discussion 'Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?'

I've bought some insulating paint from http://thermilate.co.uk/ It was advertised in the Permaculture magazine, which I subscribe - http://www.permaculture.co.uk/main2.html I'm going to try in on my ceilings this winter. It would…

Sep 18, 2009

Mentalfloss replied to carolyn ingle's discussion 'Can Straw bales be used externally to retrofit an existing building?'

It might have some beneficial effect but it's not a long term solution because the straw will rot (which is why thatched roofs have to be replaced year on year) - and so it might have to be replaced often making it not very cost effective. I…

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Anything else? What's your story? Give us a bit of background about yourself (if you like. Or just write something that proves you are a real person and not spamming): I am an ecodesigner and architect . I have worked both here in the UK and in Japan - at present I run an enviromentally friendly architecture practice specialising in contemporary commercial & residential architectural and landscape projects. I also run a furniture design company creating bespoke pieces in reclaimed / salvaged wood.& other materials.

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At 6:15am on July 28, 2010, patrick lynch said…: good for you
this all sounds very serious and good-a long way from tokyo! come and see us when you come back to london please.... we're trying to make corporate developers take their children's futures seriously! i'm at

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