We are happy to have one of our recent natural plaster projects, Wolf in the Woods, included in Sustainable Building Week San Diego. If you register for the free self-guided tour, you’ll receive a $5 coupon for your delicious meal. And check out all the other interesting Sustainable Building Week offerings as well: Engaging …
For 2021, Sherwin-Williams has announced “Urbane Bronze” as the color of the year in a truly beautiful video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKiLelQDJwU&feature=youtu.be) where they show you weathered wood, smooth stones, and words about nature and being grounded and serene. And then they show you paint. Now, some of their paint is not as bad as most (their …
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Natural plaster can’t fix the big problems in the world today but it can help you create a calm, beautiful sanctuary in your home. Many of us have found ourselves spending more time at home recently and probably more time thinking about what it is to be healthy, both physically and emotionally. With so …
When I consider what plaster to use, I always think of clay plaster first. I love clay plaster, it has so much going for it. In terms of minimizing environmental impact and carbon footprint, you cannot beat clay plaster. It is minimally processed, needs no additives, and can be sourced locally. Building well with straw …
We are excited to announce that we are hosting a training in Limestrong lime plasters at our current job site! These natural, durable plasters are perfect for existing homes as well as new construction. Join Ryan Chivers, owner and formulator of Limestrong Mineral Finishes, for a hands-on lime plaster weekend training at our current project …
Join us to tour 2 straw bale houses in the process of being built at Terra Corazon Farm in Valley Center as part of the SD-GBC's Annual Green Homes Tour.
Join us at Terra Corazon Farm in Valley Center for a fun, free day of learning! Learn how to mix and apply natural clay plaster to a straw bale wall by getting your hands in the mud and on the wall Learn how to make adobe blocks from site soil using dirt, straw, water, and …
Interested in part-time on-the-job training and focused classwork centered on natural, high-performance building? Check out our new Training + Certificate Program! We are pleased to offer this unique opportunity in partnership with the San Diego Sustainable Living Institute. Only four places will be offered per 3 month semester, applications are due May 18, 2019. Here’s …
After more than ten years of work by many, many people, the book actually really exists! I’m proud to be one of about 40 contributors to this great book that covers many options and variations for building with straw bales and is full of good illustrations. This is the book I wish I had had …
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