INTRO TO NATURAL BUILDING

Chapter Event posted by Ashley Adams on July 12, 2012

INTRO TO NATURAL BUILDING

August 19, 2012 - 13:00 - 17:00

Architecture for Humanity Toronto and Soma Earth are hosting a Natural Building Workshop!
Where: The Soma Earth Studio, Udora Ontario
How much: cost per person: $65 to include (paid upfront to secure your spot)

This will include:

  • A talk on sustainable building with straw covering; busting the myths about cost, insulation, acoustical & fire ratings
  • History and Ontario permit issues
  • Design principles and construction process
  • Why it is better for our earth and our health!
  • A talk about working with earth & plasters covering; the several benefits of increasing the amount of earth in your building
  • History of buildings using earth
  • Earth plaster basics, pro's & con's of earth vs. lime vs. cement plasters
  • Essentials of plaster recipe mixes
  • A tour talk and plaster demo; mixing and applying on straw bale

Transportation / lunch NOT included (So bring a delicious sandwich and lets carpool!)

Reserve your spot now - limited spots available!!

contact: tamsin@architectureforhumanity.ca

More Info: 
http://www.somaearth.com/


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volunteering interest

Comment by Anson Tse on May 11, 2013 to Contact Information

Hi Ashley,

I cam across architecture for humanity's "Design like you give a damn 2" publication and became really interested in your organization's work.  Being an aspiring undergraduate architectural student at the University of Toronto I want to get involved in your organizations work and see volunteering for your organization as an excellent opportunity to both involve myself in meaningful design work and further my education.  

I would love to get involved but cannot seem to view the Toronto chapter's current projects; my own interests lie in the design process, specifically in communicating with communities to meet their needs but would also love to participate in the numerous other facets of your operation.   

Being a first year undergraduate, my program skills are currently limited to sketchup, photoshop, InDesign, and the Microsoft office suite but I am looking to develop my skills with BIM software such as revit and autocad.  Also,I am currently spending the summer in Edmonton but will be returning to Toronto for the winter and fall terms of 2013-14 and may be spending the summer of 2014 in Toronto.

I hope to hear from you soon and learn more about the amazing opportunities the Toronto chapter has!

Regards,

Anson

Where?

Comment by anaslima on December 6, 2012 to Year End Volunteer Party!

 
Hello,

I am new at "Architecture for Humanity".

Where will be the party?

I'm in Toronto, Canada.

Tks!

Ana Beatriz

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE!!

Comment by Ashley Adams on November 15, 2012 to Crossing Borders - Design Responses to Global Issues in the Developing World

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT FOR THE CROSSING BORDERS EXHIBITION ! woooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crossing Borders: Exhibition - Project Submission EXTENSION!

Comment by tamsin on October 10, 2012 to Crossing Borders - Design Responses to Global Issues in the Developing World

Please note that we have extended the deadline for project submission to NOVEMBER 15th, 2012!

Please see the attached for project submission info.

Good Luck!

Volunteer / Opportunities for Design Services

Comment by hbl33 on July 7, 2012 to Contact Information

Hello,

I am deeply interested in volunteering for the Toronto chapter of Architecture for Humanity, as well as engaging in upcoming design projects taking place within the organization.

My name is Hobeen Lee, and I am a recent graduate from OCAD University in Toronto majoring in Environmental Design. I'm actively seeking opportunities for architectural/design professions, as well as voluntary services with the aspects of design and collaboration. I have been volunteering in many events  oriented into design advocacy sponsored by universities and design groups dedicating to advocate design as tools to improve human well-being and community outreaches.

I believe that the Toronto chapter, and the organization as a whole, offer ideal means to enrich the experiences of members in design/architecture professions, collaborations as well as reaching out to the community as means of education.

Thank you, and I await your reply,

 

Ho-Been Lee

(647)999-9875

hobeenlee@gmail.com

I am interested. Please send

Comment by ilbo on May 4, 2012 to Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

I am interested. Please send me further information when available. Thanks.

Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

Comment by larcencielle on May 4, 2012 to Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

Hello, my name is Sun and I'm studying Environmental Design in OCADU.

Sustainability has always been one of my main interests and I even did a project that involves an earth wall construction.

If there is any spots available, I'd like to experience the process of making these structure first hand.

Thank you

Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

Comment by MJ2KNAPP on April 24, 2012 to Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

Hi Ashley,

I may be interested in the eartch construction workshop so please keep me posted on the date and location.

Thanks and best regards,

Melissa

Earth Construction Workshop

Comment by Ashleigh_A on April 24, 2012 to Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

I am very interested in participating, please keep me updated!

-Ashleigh_A

Would like to participate

Comment by CharlesDean on April 24, 2012 to Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

Thanks, I have worked in the affordable, non-profit construction for Habitat for Humanity.  Also, LEED Certified.  Have an interest in this material/method of construction.

Regards, 

Charles 

416.500.1855

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