This is not Chris & Wil's home, it's a a straw bale house pic by Peter Blanchard.
Sorry to say we've had to postpone the Sustainable Energy Panel that was scheduled for November 7th. We hope to reschedule this event for the new year.
HOWEVER - you can join us at the Living Centre on November 14 for a fascinating talk on Natural Building by Chris & Wil Dancey.
For the past twenty-five years, Chris and Wil Dancey have been accumulating knowledge about the many materials and methods that are used to build healthy, sustainable, natural buildings. As owner builders, they have built with local materials including industrial hemp, lime, clay, wood and stone. Their home is a round log timber frame with hemp and lime infill for insulation. They have constructed a living roof and a heating system that includes a masonry heater and radiant floors.
During their presentation, they will take you on a virtual tour of building projects from around the world that have had a minimal impact on the environment, while providing truly beautiful structures for play, work and living. There will be many examples of natural building in Canada and discussion about using local materials will be included.
Free, with donations greatly appreciated.
