Become a member of SBUK on our new ’Straw’ Membership

March 1, 2024

Join SBUK on our new ’Straw’ Membership

Join SBUK on our new ’Straw’ Membership from 1st of March 2024 until 30th April 2024 and pay a one off payment of ONLY £5 for your 12 month membership*

Your membership gives you access to:
* advice and guidance about straw construction
* access to a large straw building community in the UK and across Europe,
* webinars and insightful meetings and a friendly community?
* reduced tickets to our Conference 2024

*After 12 months memberships are charged at the relevant rate. See our membership page on our website for details.

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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.