BUILDING TRAINING CONSULTING
www.earthbuildingsolutions.com.au
[email protected]
Phone 0408 425 855 or 0468 681 631
Delivering practical and sustainable building alternatives out of Earth
Building with Mudbricks Workshop – 16th & 17th May 2015
There are some truly magnificent mudbrick buildings in Australia mainly along the eastern seaboard where
suitable clay/loam subsoils exist. Many examples can be found in the Shoalhaven. Not only are they safe,
comfortable, healthy and durable, they are aesthetically beautiful and desirable. Earth homes are the
centrepiece of sustainable living.
If you ask someone who lives in a mudbrick house what they think of their home they will tell you it is warm in
winter and cool in summer. The comfort is predictable and balanced and the building automatically sets
thermal comfort relative to time of day or season. Research at The University of Adelaide (Soebarto) shows
earth homes on average use half the energy of conventional homes. People will also comment on how quiet it
is inside and how the building has a solid feel. This solid feel, comfort and quiet are all due to those thick
mass walls. Mudbricks are an excellent choice for buildings in bushfire prone areas. Mudbrick walls 250 thick
have in excess of a 4-hour fire rating and can be built in the highest BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) – FZ (flame
zone).
Building with mudbricks is easy, creative and fun. If you wish to use mudbricks to build yourself or someone
else a dream home, or you want to learn about mudbrick for any other reason, come along and learn from
knowledge and experience gained through over 30 years specialising in mudbrick construction. Learn from
our mistakes and successes. Invest in one weekend to save yourself a lot of unnecessary hard work and
grief. Be both inspired and gain confidence.
The workshop is a thorough introduction to building with mudbricks. It is a balance of instruction, presentation,
a house tour and practical hands on experience.
In this workshop you will learn:
• How earth is the ultimate Green Building material
• Choosing suitable earth material and testing
• Maximise comfort and minimise energy with Climate
Responsive Design
• Loadbearing and post and beam style construction
• Mudbrick construction systems, techniques and details
• Mudbrick wall design and construction
• Set up a worksite for safety and efficiency
• Mix mortar, cut bricks and build a section of wall
• Build in windows and doors
• Build in upper floors and connect roofs to mudbrick walls
• Incorporating electrical and plumbing services
• Finishing walls after laying bricks
When:
Weekend, 16th & 17th May 2015, 9.00am – 4.30pm both days
Where:
Jim da Silva City Farm, 38A Old Bamarang Road, Mundamia
via Nowra, NSW.
The host venue is a 10-bed Hostel complex that is built of mud
brick and run by the St Vincent De Paul Society. The practical
component of this and past workshops have been gradually adding something
useful to the facility. These include a cob shrine, a mudbrick workshop and
mudbrick courtyard walls.
Cost:
$350/person (discount for couples and groups; bigger discount for kids)
Included: Materials, equipment, notes, lunches, tea breaks and fruit.
To register or inquire: [email protected] or phone 0408425855 or 0468681631
See other workshops and services we offer @ www.earthbuildingsolutions.com.au