Warmest congratulations to Barbara Jones, awarded 'Greatest Woman Builder of All Time' by The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
May 13, 2024
Congratulations Barbara Jones!
As a carpenter, teacher, builder and consultant Barbara has been at the forefront of biobased construction. She has influenced a number of 'firsts' and taught a long list of 'Who's who' in the UK sector and, her reach around the globe is as prominent too. Well done Barbara!
By Cypren Edmunds
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March 29, 2025
Watch now: Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction
By Cypren Edmunds
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March 11, 2025
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.
By Cypren Edmunds
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February 20, 2025
SBUK Webinar: Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
By Cypren Edmunds
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January 31, 2025
Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 1pm - 2pm
By Cypren Edmunds
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January 10, 2025
From Dream to Reality: Mastering 330kg Straw Bale Construction
By Cypren Edmunds
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November 19, 2024
Straw as a Sustainable Insulation Material in UK Construction
By Cypren Edmunds
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November 7, 2024
SBUK Presents: Building Your Dream Strawbale Home - A Welsh Self-Build Journey
By Cypren Edmunds
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October 30, 2024
ASBP webinar - What the Building Safety Act means for Low Carbon Construction
By Cypren Edmunds
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September 19, 2024
The State of Straw Construction in the UK and Europe Wednesday 30th October, 1800 (GMT) / 1900 (CET)
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