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Category Archives: Issue 65
In this issue:
- BuildWell Library Launch
- Building Monitoring for Straw Bale Walls
- Adobe Floors – Part 2
- Polished Tosa Shikkui
- Choosing a Plaster System
- Tape vs. Mesh
- Book Reviews
- …and more.
Alex Sparrow walks us through a detailed explanation how to build hempcrete walls in part two of this series
Andrew Morrison shares his wisdom about workshops and why they are such a success for him and the participants
The first article in a two-set series about adobe floors. Sigi Koko begins with why we want them and in the next issue will walk us through how to install them
Kyle Holzhueter brings us the most detailed explanation we have ever had of a plastering technique. This one is of a fine Japanese finish.
Liz Johndrow introduces us to her activism through natural building in Nicaragua. This is the beginning of more articles about her work in Central America.
Chris Magwood brings us an enlightened view on a simple, abundant material with all of the right qualities
Our featured project in issue #65 is of a brewery in Oregon using straw-clay walls brought to you by Lydia Doleman
