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Lammas Ecovillage in Wales

Natural Building

The smallholdings combine traditional farming and building techniques with the latest innovations in environmental design, green technology and permaculture. Straw bales provide insulation in the walls and roof, and heating is supplied by a combination hydro power (underfloor), passive solar gain, and biomass (Masonry stove).

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Two Week Natural Building Intensive

Natural Building

Learn skills, techniques, and design theory to create your own beautiful, durable, energy-efficient home from local and site-harvested materials. Most of each day will be spent practicing a wide range of hands-on natural building systems, some ancient and time-tested, others experimental. Instructors: Michael G.

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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses

CivilJungle

Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC): The main use of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is in masonry work. Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC): Portland pozzolana cement is used in prestressed and posts tensioning structural material. High Alumina Cement: High alumina cement is mainly used in workshops and foundries. Drainage systems.