Bio-aggregate

Bio-aggregate

Energy-retrofitting the traditional hygrothermal envelope, preparation, mixing and casting hemp lime bio-aggregate onto existing masonry.

Materials: Tradical PF70 lime binder and East Yorkshire construction grade hemp shiv.

Workshop

Peer to peer on site training, structured tuition and open format learning.

When: Monday 22nd – Wednesday 24th May, 10 – 5pm

Where: Bristol

Cost: £240

Open day

Drop in, come take a look and maybe have a go!

When: Wednesday 24th May 1 – 4pm

Where: Bristol

Cost: Free

 


Bio-aggregate: casting to existing masonry

Bio-aggregate: workshop

Peer to peer on site training, structured tuition and open format learning.

Agenda

  • Design
  • Planning
  • Preliminaries
  • Procurement
  • Risk assessment
  • Preparations
  • Mixing
  • Casting
  • Systems thinking
  • Team building

Summary

We’ll be working along side experienced practitioners, learning how to design and plan, as well as the practical delivery.

We’ll consider the underlying objectives of the installation within the broader context of energy and moisture in the home.

We’ll look at the preparations that are required to the walls and how these affect the quality and speed of the installation.

We’ll use a small scale mixing process to accurately proportion, whether by weight or volume and how much water is required for a successful mix.

We’ll calculating the casting volumes and density before getting the project moving efficiently with a little systems thinking and team building.

Lunch will be provided.

The content will be covered on days one and two, day three is optional providing an opportunity to practice, demonstrate and re-visit aspects of importance to you.

Booking

Free registration, payment details to follow.

When: Monday 22nd – Wednesday 24th May, 10 – 5pm

Where: Bristol

Cost: £240

Also…

Open day

Drop in, take a look and maybe have a go!

When: Wednesday 24th May 1 – 4pm

Where: Bristol

Cost: Free

Agenda

  • Tea and biscuits
  • Demonstration
  • Q&A.

Summary

We’ll look at the underlying objectives of the installation within the broader context of energy and moisture in the home.

We’ll demonstrate the preparation, mixing and casting process, as well as finishing the process with coarse and fine lime plaster and the application of paper and paint.

Booking

Let us know that you’re coming and we’ll put the kettle on.

When: Wednesday 24th May 1 – 4pm

Where: Bristol

Cost: Free

 

More information and case studies for casting Hemp Lime to existing masonry can be found here.

Testimonial: click here for a link to a blog, written by David Copeland from Hawkland Ecological Construction, describing Neighbourhood Construction’s Bio-aggregate workshop.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

One thought on “Bio-aggregate”