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Comment on From The Archives by EBANZ

EBANZ — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 08:52:30 +0000

In reply to Laila.

Hi Laila,

thank you for reaching out.
You could look for an architect willing to design with the updated earth building standards. Or someone familiar, there are a number around the country, however, I don’t know of one in Wellington. There are two in Nelson nearby (Peter Olorenshaw and Graeme North). Feel free to contact me personally to discuss options further: elizabeth@designmake.co.nz I’m working for an eco architect in Southland.
There are some earth builders in the Kapiti Coast who are running some courses (Tom and Blue). The earth building standards are your best place to start, and coming to our annual conference to network. If you have a local licensed builder who is keen on using them, that’s great. They may want to come to our EBANZ conference coming up in early November in Nelson to talk to others. There is the option of being an owner builder. Sol Design based in Geraldine (near Christchurch) offer courses on straw bale house building aimed for people wanting to build their own home.
If you would like to do your own workshop on your building site, we can help you promote it on our website and facebook page. You may be able to get a natural builder to visit and get your local builders started.
thanks,
Elizabeth

Comment on Hempcrete House Story – Winter 2021 by Josi Riddle

Josi Riddle — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 07:20:50 +0000

Loved the article on your build. Feel privileged to have seen it ‘in the flesh’. Wishing you many happy years ahead enjoying it with the family.

Comment on From The Archives by Laila

Laila — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:23:40 +0000

Hey Would like to know how would one go about building a dwelling??. Also starting a dwelling workshop too possibly.
Based in Wellington, porirua ,
Kind regards
L. Watson

Comment on Natural building in the 21st century by Henry D.

Henry D. — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 03:28:57 +0000

gardens are the best way to make our buildings look natural

Comment on Natural building in the 21st century by Jim MacVicar

Jim MacVicar — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 06:40:37 +0000

I expect that you are requiring Hydrated Lime, not Hydraulic Lime, ask at any building supply, or Farm supplier.
Its also known as quick lime. Used in NZ to stabilise highways, as it reacts well with clay, I believe that Romans used it on structures that still stand today.

Comment on Natural building in the 21st century by Sylvia

Sylvia — Sat, 19 May 2018 06:21:13 +0000

Hi, does anyone know where to buy casein powder from? Not the bodybuilding stuff. Don’t need that if you build your own house!

Comment on Natural building in the 21st century by Graeme

Graeme — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 20:45:18 +0000

There is no hydraulic lime made in NZ. It was made in the late 19th and early 20th century but no longer so the nearest thing we have to that is Portland cement made in Whangarei.

Comment on Natural building in the 21st century by Neil

Neil — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 09:29:40 +0000

Hi Akiko, How is the project going? I have worked on a few earthship biotecture builds in New Mexico. I live here now and would like to co-create/co-invest in an earth building home. I work in Auckland, live in Mount Eden. Where is your site? Since this is a public thread if anyone else is working on an interesting site near Auckland , Northland, Corromandel, Waiheke, G Barrier, etc I am keen to co-create with you.
Neil – text 022 398 2089.

Comment on Rammed Earth by Looking at Rammed Earth as a building method – acbdspatial

Looking at Rammed Earth as a building method – acbdspatial — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 22:10:43 +0000

[…] Often cement or hydrated lime is added to improve durability, but many successful structures have been built using suitable soils without such additives. A sandy crumbly soil (with a clay content around 15-30%) is best, as it is easily worked and has minimal shrinkage. (ref) […]

Comment on Natural building in the 21st century by Annie Wilson

Annie Wilson — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 02:13:29 +0000

Gidday,
I am in the process of building our second straw bale house, but the new council need straw bale building specifications. Does anyone know if this piece of bureaucracy exists?
Cheers,
Annie Wilson