How easy is it to find and use natural building materials? riba interview with Janna lann/grain architecture
November 5, 2021
Here is a great article by RIBA on natural building materials featuring Grain Architecture’s Janna Laan Lomas.
Janna will be presenting at RIBA’s online event: Guerilla Tactics, 9th – 11th November. Programme details are HERE and tickets are HERE
A project of Grain Architecture ‘s is below, built in collaboration SBUK members Joe Duirwyn ( Hartwyn ) and Jeffrey Hart
Post-occupancy insights from a real straw panel home – energy, comfort, and lessons learned
Pioneering circular insulation with wheat straw – made in the UK
A lived-in look at seasonal comfort, heat loss and real-world performance in a straw panel home.
Watch now: Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction
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.
SBUK Webinar: Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 1pm - 2pm
From Dream to Reality: Mastering 330kg Straw Bale Construction
Embracing the Future of Straw Construction
Straw as a Sustainable Insulation Material in UK Construction