This episode we are speaking with Sarah Partridge of Orchard Barn - http://orchardbarn.org.uk/
Orchard barn is an off grid restoration project that is rebuilding a barn and long house using the traditional tools and techniques that were used to build it the first time round.
Reviver of old buildings and techniques
We are a social enterprise specialising in natural and traditional building projects.
OBee Community Interest Company uses low-tech and traditional construction projects as a way of bringing people together to learn. Watch this video that illustrates our Objectives.
Have a look at our current project - the reinstatement of our 1580 Suffolk Long House
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Chris Magwood not only has a huge wealth of experience building straw bale homes, but has the building science Masters degree to back up his experience. We discuss how the built environment can go from being the worst offend...
This week I am joined by Ben Kerslake from Carrington Lime . As well as a general geek out about lime, we mostly talk about how to solve damp problems in homes with some simple observation and materials choices. We …
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This week we have a conversation with mud mason, Becky Little from Rebearth . "Rebearth is a Scottish company founded by mud mason Becky Little. We specialise in building, art and education using raw earth and natural materia...
Natural builder, Bee Rowan talks to us about Ecococoon straw bale panels. These prefabricated panels are load bearing and highly insulating - the result is being able to build the entirety of your eco home in 2 days! We also …