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SUMMARY:Natural Building in Japan with Michael G. Smith
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn natural building from leading experts at one of Japan’s premier Permaculture education sites. In this course you will learn a wide range of natural wall building techniques including Cob\, Straw Bale\, Light Straw Clay\, Light Rice Husk Lime\, Wattle-and-Daub\, Clay Wattle\, and Earthbag foundations.  Daily hands-on building practice on actual buildings in progress. Lectures cover testing clay soils\, wall system selection\, materials testing\, passive solar design\, composting toilets\, and more. \nLanguage:  English with Japanese interpretation \nParticipation Fee:  90\,000 JPY (if paid by June 1 or taken in conjunction with Natural Plastering with Earth and Lime\, Nov 1-6)\, 100\,000JPY (after May 1). Fee includes instruction\, meals and housing in a traditional Japanese folk house. Participation is limited\, so register early. Full payment reserves your spot. Airport pick-up from Okayama International Airport available. \nRegistration:  https://goo.gl/forms/nRFhRurFVJGX6V703 \nInquiries:  PermacultureKamimomi@gmail.com \nSupporting Organizations:  Ecology ArchiScape NPO\, Japan Straw Bale House Research Association\, Tokyo Urban Permaculture \nAbout the instructors: \nMichael G. Smith is one of the world’s authorities on building with earth and straw with over 25 years of teaching experience. In 1993\, Michael co-founded the Cob Cottage Company\, which reintroduced cob building to the United States. He is the author or co-author of many articles and books\, including “The Art of Natural Building” and “The Hand-Sculpted House.” Michael has designed and/or built over 60 natural structures\, specializing in space- and energy-efficient hybrid designs. Learn more at http://strawclaywood.com \nKyle Holzhueter\, PhD works as a builder\, researcher and educator specializing in natural building materials and sustainable systems such as light rice husk lime insulation\, natural plasters and energy efficiency. He is a graduate of the Kyoto Plastering Institute and the first westerner in Japan to pass the level one Japanese National Plastering Exam. In 2017 Kyle founded Permaculture Center Kamimomi\, a Permaculture demonstration and education site in Okayama\, Japan.
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/natural-building-in-japan-with-michael-g-smith/
LOCATION:Permaculture Center Kamimomi\, 863 Kamimomi\, Kumenan-cho\, Kume-gun\,  Kume-gun\, Okayama\, 709-3621\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kyle%20Holzhueter":MAILTO:PermacultureKamimomi@gmail.com
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