Sustainable Build and Geothermal Energy Technology Workshop December 10th and 11th
Thursday, December 4th, 2008
NOTS and the Organic College in Dromcollogher, Co Limerick are running a Strawbale workshop with an introduction to geothermal options on December 10th and 11th from 9.45am to 3.30pm in the Organic College, Dromcollogher. The course cost is €40 per day including a light lunch.
Farmers worldwide are turning to natural and sustainable build methods to lower their building and energy costs on the farm. Renewable energy options are also offering energy conservation, efficiency and crop opportunities for innovative farmers looking to future-proof their operations.
Strawbale building will be examined as a Natural Build method and demonstrated over a 2 day workshop with Strawbale home-builder Brandon McLane, as featured on Nationwide. During a practical demonstration of a strawbale wall build on site at the busy Organic College Camous Brandon will share his tips for getting the most out of straw and other natural build methods.
Brandon will also be sharing his understanding of the benefit of Geothermal heating systems for farmers, an area of Renewable Energy Technology that he consults and markets in.
Bookings for the course can be made through the National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) by phoning 071 9640688 or email info@nots.ie or with An tIonad Glas Organic College by phoning 063 83604.
Attendees are advised to bring wet weather gear and a sharp knive or blade.
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