Root Down Building Collective Hempcrete Building Workshop, Charlestown, SC
Join us for this Charleston Hempcrete Building Workshop!!! Students will be co-building hempcrete (hemp-lime) walls to insulate the interior of an existing masonry outbuilding and finishing the exterior with lime wash. This hempcrete retrofit will be equipped with performance monitoring devices and we will collect data on hempcrete performance in the southeastern environment.
Expect to get lots of hands-on experience with mixing the material properly and safely, and then installing it into a movable formwork in a stud-framed wall system. We will discuss different options for utilizing hempcrete as a part of a building’s wall assemblies. There will be classroom and discussion time in addition to the hands on mixing and building time. Students will be exposed to other materials and methods, both hemp-based and more.
In addition to our scheduled learning time, there is a wonderful community aspect to our workshops. We will dine together on Saturday evening during which time we can discuss the topics covered, participants' projects, and connect with each other.
COST: $325
INSTRUCTORS: This workshop will be taught by April Magill + several of our trained RDBC team members. April is an Architect, and the Founder/director of the Root Down Building Collective. She has been teaching natural building workshops for over a decade. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the American college of Building Arts, and is the Region 10 co-lead for the US Hemp Building Association (USHBA).
WHEN: Saturday, February 22nd; 9am - 7pm & Sunday, February 23rd; 9am - 3pm
TOPICS COVERED:
mixing hempcrete / binder & hurd options / material sourcing
installing hempcrete with a movable form-work
framing options, structural considerations
natural plasters and finishing options
utilities, permitting, cost, code development, and more!
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:30 Arrival & Meet & Greet
9:30-12:45 Morning work session
12:45-1:30 Lunch (bring a bagged lunch)
1:45-4:00 Afternoon work session
4:00-5:30 Slideshow presentation, topic discussion & Q/A
5:30-7:00 Dinner provided (please let us know of any allergies)
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:15 Arrival & Meet & Greet
9:15- 12:30 Morning work session
12:30-1:30 Lunch (bring a bagged lunch) + Closing Discussion
1:30 - 3:00 Afternoon Work Session (for those who can stay)
LOCATION:
This workshop is held in the West Ashley area of Charleston, SC. The exact address will be provided to students as time nears.
More info and sign up here: https://www.rootdownbuildingcollective.org/shop/p/2-day-hempcrete-workshop-charleston-february-2025