I’ve been included on an invitation to a “bale raising”. Next Saturday (May 15). I’m going!
The purpose of a straw-bale raising is to shape and place the bales of straw (which are far more energy-efficient than conventional framing) into the framework of the house. We’d really appreciate having your help! (or just your company and moral support)
Work will begin at 9am, and continue for 6-7 hours — please come for any or all of it. If you’re going to be there, please let us know approximately when you think you’ll arrive. We’d really appreciate it if morning participants could be there by 9:00 if possible, as we’d like to begin with a brief training by the architects (who are among the founders of the California Straw Builders Assocation) and then get right to work.
Cool, huh! I’m going!