Cob Colorado Natural Building Workshop 1999

[Renewables at aol.com]

Dear Cobbers,

I was given permission by my good buddy Keith Lindauer to post this
information in places that would be of interest to folks who like cob and some
other forms of sustainable natural building techniques.  Anyone with questions
can E-mail Keith at the address listed at the end of this info.  Perhaps I'll
run into a few cobbers at this workshop.  It should be fun!

Thanks,

Dave & Sheila Knapp
Winnebago, Illinois
http://www.bigfoot.com/~renewables/

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Colorado Natural Building Workshop
June 24th - 27th, 1999
Rico, Colorado




Spend a weekend in the high alpine environment of Rico, Colorado, 
to learn, to share, and to stimulate your mind.    Building and living
sustainably is the topic  and we'll be hosting a series of discussions, hands-
on workshops, slide shows, home tours, and much more - presented by a dynamic
and provocative group of individuals who are active and knowledgeable in their
fields.  This year's event will once again be held at Sundial, located just
south of the Town of Rico in the San Juan Mountains.  Sundial is a planned
sustainable community which places emphasis on natural building and renewable
energy.  




The Logistics
Plan to arrive Thursday by 5 p.m. for the opening remarks,  introductions and
an entertaining evening at the Rico Theatre.   The Durango airport is about 1
3/4 hours away.  Cortez airport is about an hour away.  Telluride is about 40
minutes away, and the Montrose airport is about 1 3/4 hours away.

A free primitive campground with temporary facilities will be available at
Sundial, or inexpensive lodging can be found the Rico Hotel (970) 967-3000 or
the Rico Motel (970) 967-2444.

A camp kitchen will be preparing group meals Friday thru noon on Sunday.  You
are encouraged to bring any organic or otherwise healthy foods which you'd
care to share with the group.

Free range pets are not welcome.  While we do not strictly prohibit pets, we
request that your dog be confined to your camping area.  There will be
children, seniors and other dogs of Sundial owners around and we wish to
respect their territories accordingly. 

The fee to participate in the '99 CNBW is $275 per person or $500 per couple.
A space can be reserved for $150 payable in advance and the balance due 2
weeks prior to the event.  Because this event will sell out, we request three
weeks notice of cancellation in order to fully refund your deposit.  

Bring your bike, your musical instruments, and your kids.  
Rico is relatively remote.  The elevation is 8800', and the air is thin. 
There are no medical services or law enforcement nearby.    Mornings &
evenings can be quite cool, and rain is a possibility, so plan accordingly.




  1999  Colorado Natural Building Workshop 
LIST of  PRESENTERS

The following is a preliminary list of people who will share 
their insights and skills to empower you and to help build a better world.
Subject to change without notice.



Mike Reynolds
Solar Survival Architecture
             The visionary Taos-based architect, owner of SSA and father of
the Earthship returns to Rico.  Presenting the latest developments in what may
be the world's best example of independent housing - the Earthship - and what
it means to live the Earthship lifestyle.  Mike will discuss his view of the
world and what he believes our global options are.  Hands-on workshop at
Sundial.  Not to be missed..  

Katherine Wanek
Pete Fust
Black Range Lodge, Black Range Films
The Last Straw.
Dedicated to the cause of natural building and sustainable technologies,
Katherine and Pete have hosted numerous important gatherings of architects,
builders, artists, writers, and others to advance understanding of natural
building. Their film production talents have produced a series of informative
and essential documentaries concerning strawbale construction and sustainable
living issues.  Slide show/discussions/hands-on strawbale demonstrations
throughout the workshop. 
 
Cedar Rose Guelberth 
CRG Designs Healthy Homes
Building for Health Materials Center
Natural Builder/Designer/Consultant and Manager of BHMC, supplier of
environmentally friendly products, services, and sustainable technologies.
Cedar is highly skilled in the use of earthen materials for plasters, paints,
and many other finishes.  Cedar will discuss her work and her vision of what
lies ahead for us all in materials and renewables.  Lecture & hands-on
plastering project at Sundial.

SunRay Kelly
Known to most as simply "SunRay".  Renaissance man, architectural artist, cob
builder, dancer, friend of man, woman, and child. SunRay inspires and teaches,
and puts us in touch with the brighter side of life.  We'll all be in SunRay's
hands and heart this weekend as we build, dance and celebrate life together.  

Gary Duncan
Smart Shelter Network, Director
Gary tracks and documents much of the sustainable building that goes on in
western Colorado.  The SSN offers course studies and a publicly accessible
resource network.  Gary will show us "what's happening" in an evening slide
show presentation at the Rico Theatre.
 Steve Berlant
Western slope Colorado natural builder, educator, and non-practicing lawyer,
Steve has widespread experience in earthen construction and shares his
experiences in the field.

Bill Christensen
www.greenbuilder.com
Austin, Texas based sustainable technologies network.  The leader in web based
access to worldwide products, services, and technologies.  Bill will take you
on one hell of a ride on the autobahn of cyberspace and you'll see just how
fast the world is turning. Presentation at the Rico Theatre.

Tom Bennett
Bennett Forgeworks
Metal and music are best when served separately.  Tom's capable of both, but
we'll focus first on being given a chance to learn a little about metal
working for the masses.  Tom will show us how to set up a simple forge and
metal handling workshop.  Tom manufactures custom building components, hinges,
candleholders and much more in his blacksmith shop on main street.  

John Sir Jesse
The Herb Walker
 John is an incredible source of knowledge on the plants that grow all around
us.  You will be amazed at the diversity and usefulness of the bounty of the
bioregion.  Spend a few hours on a hike through the San Juan highcountry with
this enlightening and inspired herbalist.

Scott Ely
SunSense  Solar
Serving the western slope with solar technology, products, and services since
before it became fashionable!  Scott is on-hand to answer your questions on
renewable energy options and opportunities. 

Bruce Eriksen
Outdoor enthusiast, climber, skier, traveler, and oh yes, solar consultant.
Bruce has been installing renewable energy systems in the San Juans for 4
years.  He'll be showing you his work in Sundial and available to answer any
questions you might have on going solar.

Tom Wuelpern
Rammed Earth Development Corp.
This Tucson-based rammed earth building designer and contractor sets the
standard for the construction of rammed earth homes in the desert southwest.
Tom will show his work through slides and will give on-site instruction for a
rammed earth demonstration project at Sundial.

Maggie Remington
Mortgage Specialist, Bank of Telluride
Working to educate lenders on alternative building is crucial to establishing
a mainstream position for green building.  Maggie is in the trenches with the
support of a lending institution who perhaps looks at things a little
differently, the Bank of Telluride.

Keith and Tracy Lindauer, with daughter Erica
SunEarth Construction
Natural builders, developers, & planners.  Originators of Sundial, and your
proud hosts
 for the 1999 Colorado Natural Building Workshop.







The Parade of Places
Join us for a walking tour and open house of some sacred spaces and
interesting places in the Rico region. . .  

The Griebel Earthship - two bedroom, 1,680 sq. ft. Earthship in Sundial.  High
alpine modifications to the generic plan and grid interface.  Constructed by
SunEarth and owners.  Solar by Bruce Eriksen.

The Stevens Strawbale - one bedroom w/den, off-grid post and beam/straw bale
with radiant floor heat, sautillo tile floors, plaster finishes.  A cozy
handmade home in Sundial.

The Richardson Studio - Off grid, owner built, 150 sq. ft. solar straw bale
studio in Sundial.  Earthen plasters and living roof.

The Casita at Sundial - 1,100 sq. ft. load bearing strawbale studio in
Sundial.  Earthen plasters, natural paints, radiant adobe floors, catchwater,
biodynamic sewage disposal.  Hecho via muchos manos. 

The Bennett Strawbale - what happens when steel meets straw?  In the hands of
artist Tom Bennett, you'll be amazed.  The style is new age anasazi.
Steel/straw bale, light clay, earth plasters.

SunRay's bus shelter - what happens when love meets mud!  This cob shelter was
constructed at the '96 CNBW.  A natural building classic.

The Lindauer Earthship - life inside a test tube.  The first truly high
elevation Earthship in the country is a dinosaur now, but continues to provide
for and nurture its inhabitants.  

Bluecorn Beeswax Candle Factory - this grassroots cottage industry thrives and
jives in funky Rico.  John Kornbluh, proprietor will give us a tour of this
impressive and earth friendly enterprise.  Discounts for workshop
participants.


 Colorado Natural Building Workshop


Please print out and enclose the following with your registration check:

___ I have information I would like to exhibit on a __table __display board.

____ I would like to make a presentation ___ minutes in length.  Please
describe:


____ I plan to camp at Sundial.       ___ I have a recreational vehicle to
park.

____ I would like to help in the kitchen and receive a $30 discount.


Name:

Address:

Phone and Email:


Please register by April 1, 1999!  Space is limited, and this event will sell
out early!!

Make checks payable to:   SunEarth

Send registration to:   SunEarth					after 4/1/99 remit to:
   						
   P.O. Box 35504				P.O. Box 113
   Tucson, AZ 85740				Rico, Colorado 81332
   Email: sunearth at theriver.com		Email: keithl at csn.net

or phone us at:             (520) 531-1528				(970) 967-2882

We encourage the use of email whenever possible to improve efficiency and
control costs.


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