Join me and special guest Will Stanwix as we uncover the secrets of retrofitting a 300-year-old barn with crushed clay roof tiles for stunning finishes in vibrant hues.

Dive deep into the history of a saw pit turned wheelwright's house, exploring artefacts and building techniques from the past. Learn about sustainable construction materials like clay blocks, hempcrete, and wood fibre insulation for eco-friendly and cosy spaces. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation on traditional building methods, woodwork skills, brick-making techniques, and the importance of community collaboration in sustainable construction practice.

  • Clayfest 2024 - https://www.ebuki.co/events/clayfest-2024
  • Will Stanwix website - https://thathempcreteguy.com/
  • James Henderson book - https://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/title/earth-render-art-clay/author/henderson-james/
  • Dick Proenneke - https://www.dickproenneke.com/DickProenneke.html
  • HG Mathews - https://www.hgmatthews.com/lime-and-cob/
  • Phoenix Project - https://www.phoenixlewes.com/
  • Ground floors ACAN talk with Will Stanwix and Jeffrey Hart - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG-n-rTFoPY&t=2797s
  • Steico flex wood fibre insulation - https://www.steico.com/en/flex
  • Work aid Chesham - https://workaid.org/the-workaid-shop
  • Indinature Hemp insulation - https://www.indinature.co/
  • John Seymour - The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency : The Classic Guide for Realists and Dreamers - https://tinyurl.com/3f749zhk

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