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Hands-On Natural Building (2 day)
This course applies for continuing education credit through the US Green Building Council and GBCI for LEED Accredited Professionals.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore natural materials are used to build safe, healthy, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly homes. Participants will explore pros and cons of numerous natural building materials and learn which materials will work best in their location. This workshop is taught by green building expert, Dan Chiras, author of The Natural Plaster Book, The Natural House, and The New Ecological Home. 
Participants will explore the theory and use of following natural materials:
• Straw bale
• Cob and Adobe
• Rammed earth
• Rammed earth tires
• Earthbags
• Straw-clay
Participants will have an opportunity to build with several natural materials, including cob, earthbags, straw bales, straw-clay, and rammed earth tires.
Who Should Attend?
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Homeowners interested in building a natural home
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Builders who want to enter the natural building field
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Builders who want to increase their knowledge of natural building
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Educators
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Architects interested in learning more about natural building
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Students of architecture and environmental studies interested in natural building
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Building department officials, real estate agents, bankers, and insurance agents
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Green building consultants who want to broaden their knowledge
Instructors: Dan Chiras, Ph.D. and Linda Stuart
Dates: July 17 and 18 in Gerald, Missouri at The Evergreen Institute’s Center for Renewable Energy and Green Building
Time: 9 am to 5:30 pm
Cost:
Early Bird Special: $200 (on or before 6/17)
Standard Registration: $225 (after 6/17)
This course qualifies for continuing education credits through the US Green Building Council and GBCI for LEED Accredited Professionals.
Tuition includes a copy of The Natural House by Dan Chiras
To Register: Click Here
Materials Required:
Notepad
Pencil or Pen
Lunch and drinks
Protective clothing
Work Boots and Gloves
Safety Glasses
Prerequisite:
None
Local Accommodations: click here
Directions: click here
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The Evergreen Institute provides high quality workshops in renewable energy and green building. Dan Chiras teaches practical, hands-on workshops education in solar and wind energy, energy efficiency, and green building.
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