[Sust-mar] Solar Hot Air Collector and Earthen Floor Workshop

[kim thompson]

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MAKE YOUR OWN SOLAR AIR COLLECTOR
with CHRIS MAGWOOD  of the Endeavour Centre  www.endeavourcentre.org
Saturday, October 6, 2012    10:00 - 5:00
Cost: $125 (several seats available for low-waged)
Solar hot air collection is the easiest and most cost effective do-it-yourself use of solar energy to help heat your home, garage, workshop or greenhouse. Solar hot air panels can be made from readily available recycled materials and mounted on any south-facing wall or window. The panels we will make in this workshop feature an effective collection box, PV driven fan, anti-thermosyphon air intakes and a simple shut-off mechanism. Not only do these panels provide free heating energy, but they also provide fresh air intake during the winter months.

Location: The Deanery Project   37 Deanery Rd.   Ship Harbour  Nova Scotia  
For more information, directions and to register www.thedeaneryproject.com   email: thedeaneryproject at gmail.com
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EARTHERN FLOOR WORKSHOP
with CHRIS MAGWOOD of the Endeavour Centre  www.endeavourcentre.org

Sunday, October 7, 2012    10:00 - 5:00
Cost: $125 (several seats available for low-waged) Max 14
An earthen floor can be beautiful, durable and a joy to walk on! It is also the most sustainable flooring option available.

During the workshop, participants will learn how to create an earthen floor mix from site soils and natural ingredients. We’ll look at how to test soils for suitability in floors, and how to amend soils to make a good mix for floors. We’ll lay and trowel out a full floor, and learn techniques for getting the desired surface characteristics.

Find out about how to prepare a variety of floor substrates for an earthen floor and natural finishing options for earthen floors. Maintenance and repair issues will also be addressed.

Mixing and laying an earthen floor is a skill that is quite easy to learn, and you’ll leave this workshop eager to try out an earthen floor of your own.

Location: The Deanery Project   37 Deanery Rd.   Ship Harbour  Nova Scotia  
For more information, directions and to register www.thedeaneryproject.com   email: thedeaneryproject at gmail.com

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BUILDING BETTER – BETTER BUILDINGS -  Public Presentation 
Chris will be talking about sustainable building materials and techniques.
Thursday, October 4th  7 p.m. at The School of Architecture 
With 20 years of experience as an innovator, teacher and author  in the natural building world Chris has a lot to share!
All welcome.