ESBG 2021 – SBUK Presenters: phil christopher
July 26, 2021
‘Straw Building Basics’
Saturday 31st July 1015-1035 BST online (Zoom)
Phil Christopher is an environmentalist, builder and trainer and he believes passionately in making a low-impact lifestyle an attractive possibility for everyone. Phil runs Huff and Puff Construction , specialising in straw bale and sustainable building, training and design. Phil is also part of Straw-bale Building UK (SBUK), a community benefit society that works to promote straw bale building and best practice.
Join us this November for a full-day event exploring the future of biobased construction through the lens of nature, strategy and public good.
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Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction with Chris Hawker and Ben Nother
📅 **25 March 2025**
📍 **Online Event**
Timber framing plays a crucial role in straw bale construction, influencing durability, efficiency, and design. In this session, Hawkland’s Chris Hawker and Ben Nother will share their expertise, using their latest build near Ross-on-Wye as a case study.
They will explore:
✔️ The specific approach they have taken to constructing the timber frame
✔️ How their designs have evolved over the years
✔️ The reasoning behind their current method
✔️ A broader discussion on timber-frame vs load-bearing straw bale construction
The session will conclude with a Q&A, offering the opportunity to gain insights from two of the UK’s leading practitioners in timber and straw construction.
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