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CobBale Art Studio

 

Located near Richmond, KY, this code-approved structure is a hybrid mix of Post & Beam construction with StrawBale and Cob infill walls on an EarthBag stem wall. This structure has been designed to take advantage of passive solar heating with it's heat-absorbing cob wall to the south and the remaining walls comprised of highly insulative bales of straw. Many of the materials used have been locally sourced, including the timbers, straw, rough-sawn lumber, gravel, and clay, minimizing energy used for transportation.
 
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Earthbag Dome Home

 

Located near Berea, KY in the Egrets' Cove community, this code-approved residence offers a unique opportunity to learn how to build a dome comprised almost entirely of polypropylene bags filled with crushed limestone from a nearby quarry. This project offers plenty of on-site lessons to help participants learn the tools, tricks, and techniques of constructing with EarthBags. Hands-on opportunities will help participants to gain a feel for the building materials as well as EarthBag as a technique for residential construction.
 
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Workshops & Events

Ongoing

EarthBag Workshops
Workshops are ongoing at our EarthBag site. Please email DesignBuild@HomeGrownHideAways to inquire.

August

 

 

 

 

StrawBale Workshops
Bale wall construction will begin mid-August and will cover stacking, pinning, and framing for windows and doors.
 
Cob Workshops
Join us in late August for a Cob Workshop as we work on the south wall of our CobBale Studio.

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Plaster Workshops 

Plastering will begin on the CobBale Studio in early September. We will cover earth and lime plastering techniques on the Cob and StrawBale walls. EarthBag plastering may begin in late September. Stay tuned for details.

 

Terrapin Hill Farm Harvest Festival (September 18-21) 

HomeGrown HideAways will have a booth at this year's Terrapin Hill Harvest Festival and will be offering demos and workshops on Natural Building, VegeDiesel conversions, Solar Cooking, and other educational opportunities.

October

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Solar Tour (October 4)

The CobBale and Earthbag projects will be on display as part of this year's National Solar Tour. Clink on the link to find a tour in your area.

 

Bluegrass Green Living & Energy Expo (October 25-26)

HomeGrown HideAways will be part of a model of a sustainable neighborhood during the Bluegrass Green Living & Energy Expo. We will have demos and displays of our projects and other educational information about our activities.

Coming Soon:
 
VegeDisesel Conversion
This workshop will show how to convert a diesel vehicle to run using Waste Vegetable Oil as fuel. We will also discuss oil filtering techniques, grease collection etiquette, and compare the pros and cons of Waste Vegetable Oil, BioDiesel, and Diesel fuels.
 
Cob Pottery Studio
Located in Berea, KY, this small structure will incorporate salvaged materials for the floor, framing, and roof. This will be combined with a stone foundation and walls made from a mix of clay, sand, and straw (Cob). Salvaged windows and bottles will be used to bring light into the studio and the structure will be plastered with earth and lime.