Presented by: Creative Community Sharing
Contact: Caralee Woods and Jim Henley
cgwoods@hughes.net 435-899-9024
BUILDING WITH STRAW BALES AND
EARTHEN PLASTER
Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 11776 East, Highway 89, Kanab, Utah
Directions: For those wishing to carpool to this event, gather at 9:30 AM, at the Earthfest Information Table, Kane County Office of Tourism, 78 South 100 East, Kanab, Utah. If driving from Kanab, drive east on Hwy 89 (toward Page) to Mile Marker #49, about 15 miles. At a point 3 tenths of a mile beyond Marker #49, turn right (south) at the crossroad, then continue straight ahead until the road forks. Turn right at the fork and go another 3 tenths of a mile to the first green gate on your left. Turn left up the private road to our building site.
Description: Straw bale architecture is known for its environmental benefits and natural beauty. Straw, usually an agricultural waste product, has high insulating value and results in thick, strong walls. When covered in inexpensive, thick earthen plaster made from onsite clay, the bale walls are especially beautiful. Visit a local site where the owner-builders will guide a tour and discuss details and options in the building process. Feel free to bring cameras and questions you have about straw bale architecture and building. If you attended last year’s event, come again to see the great progress made on the largest of the three buildings on site.
