SBUK – Meeting #3 – Jan 14th – Birmingham
December 15, 2015
Our next meeting will be at:
The Briar Rose Hotel, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5RE
On January 14th 2016. 11am – 3pm.
Full agenda will be published closer to the event, if you would like to add any items please use the contact page.

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.