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SBUK Presents: Building Your Dream Strawbale Home - A Welsh Self-Build Journey

November 7, 2024

SBUK Presents: Building Your Dream Strawbale Home - A Welsh Self-Build Journey

Join SBUK for an exclusive webinar showcasing a remarkable strawbale self-build journey in the heart of West Wales. Mike Penfold will share his firsthand experience of building his family home using sustainable bio-based materials.


Date: Tuesday 19th November
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT

This comprehensive session will take you through the entire build process, from foundation to finishing touches. Learn how traditional building techniques and natural materials can create a modern, comfortable, and environmentally conscious home.

Perfect for:
- Aspiring self-builders
- Architects and designers
- Sustainability enthusiasts
- Anyone interested in natural building methods

Mike Penfold will share practical insights, challenges faced, and lessons learned while demonstrating how strawbale construction can be both accessible and achievable for self-builders.


Register here: Building Your Dream Strawbale Home - A Welsh Self-Build Journey

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