For 5 days, 15 construction professionals learnt about straw construction with two French trainers.
One part of the training was dedicated to theoretical knowledge: acquire knowledge of professional standards for wood frame construction insulated with straw, learn about thermal insulation and building physics or be able to explain technical details.
A significant part of the training was focused on practice: implement straw bales, build a wood frame, implement bays and equipment, facing and maintenance. Read More
On December 5 we organized a hole day dedicated to straw construction for students from Helmo school in Liège from technical sales representative section.
In the morning, Hugues Delcourt from the Cluster Eco-construction, introduced the students to straw construction.
He explained the characteristics of straw: thermal performances, fire resistance, air quality, humidity transfers and life cycle analysis. Then he talked about straw construction: construction techniques, advantages and disadvantages and the legal context. To conclude, he showed examples of straw construction and the costs related.
In the afternoon, the students visited first the Waldcube. It is a small pre-fab housing unit designed to be moved and self-sufficient. The structure is made of wood and is insulated with straw.
Then the ecocenter in Liège. They built a shelter with the load-bearing technique and renovated their roof with pre-fab straw structures from Paille-Tech company. Read More
Gathering German speaking players of major straw bale buildings.
Presenting the technical development of straw bale building in Germany based on exemplary buildings.
Defining needs for further technical development in building with straw. Read More
Hugues Delcourt from the Cluster Eco-construction held a conference during the fair dedicated to alternative and innovative housing.
The visitors had the opportunity to learn about straw construction and the numerous qualities of straw material: thermal insulation, natural humidity regulation and healthy indoor climate. Various examples in Wallonia were presented: individual housings but also schools and offices. Read More
Hugues Delcourt from the Cluster Eco-construction talked to construction professionals about straw construction for 3 hours.
After a short introduction he explained more in detail straw material: its characteristics, thermal performances, fire resistance, air quality, humidity transfers and life cycle analysis.
The second part of the evening was dedicated to straw construction: construction techniques, advantages and disadvantages and legal context.
To conclude, he showed examples of straw construction and the costs related Read More
Program: technical visit of the boarding school of agricultural college of Venours built in wood, straw and earth plasters. demonstration straw insulation and earth plasters, fire test. Conferences: straw building in the region, the straw building an efficient solution and exchanges with the public. Read More
Open air fair to introduce sustainable building practices to the public and local government.
Workshop, talks and practices were organized to stimulate people to adopt these new practices. Lots of these activities were happening around straw bale building. Read More
Hugues Delcourt from the Cluster Eco-construction held a conference during the construction fair “Energie & Habitat”.
The visitors had the opportunity to learn about straw construction and the numerous qualities of straw material: thermal insulation, natural humidity regulation and healthy indoor climate. Various examples in Wallonia were presented: individual housings but also schools and offices. Read More
Introduction of the UP STRAW Project while the national seminar of Spanish straw bale building network.
Meeting with european actors, advantage of the UP STRAW project, interreg opportunities, network structuration. Read More
Big popular fair that is reproduce all over Europe to highlight alternative lifestyle living that are more sustainable and healthy.
A wide space was organised for sustainable building and straw bale building was well represented. Read More
