SBUK Webinar: Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction – 25th March

Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction with Chris Hawker and Ben Nother

📅 25th March 2025
📍 Online Event

Timber framing is a fundamental component of many straw bale buildings, impacting their durability, energy efficiency, and construction process. In this online event, Chris Hawker and Ben Nother of Hawkland will share their approach to timber framing for straw bale structures, using their latest project near Ross-on-Wye as a case study.

The session will explore:

• How their timber frame designs have evolved
• Why they have settled on their current construction approach
• The balance between timber-frame and load-bearing straw bale construction
• Best practices and key decision points for future projects

About the Speakers
  Chris Hawker is the founder and director of Hawkland, with over 15 years of experience in natural building, including straw bale, timber frame, and earth construction. His work spans hands on building, training, and promoting low carbon, high performance structures.

Ben Nother is a director and architect at Hawkland, specialising in sustainable design and natural building. His expertise includes timber structures, detailing for energy efficiency, and integrating low carbon materials into architectural design. He focuses on creating resilient, high performing buildings that align with natural building principles.

This is an opportunity to hear from two of the most experienced professionals in the field.

The event will conclude with a Q&A, offering attendees the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion with two of the UK’s foremost natural building specialists.

🎟️ Register now, here:  Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction with Chris Hawker and Ben Nother