Cob: Another Natural Building Event: Build Here Now 2000

[sarahm at erols.com]

Build Here Now 2000
A Natural Building and Permaculture Convergence
June 25 - July 2, 2000
Sponsored by The Last Straw Journal, The Lama Foundation & The Permaculture
Institute

Lama Foundation is situated on 105 acres of alpine forest in northern New
Mexico, altitude 8600 feet. The land is recovering in the wake of the
7000-acre 1996 Hondo Fire, which also destroyed many of Lama's buildings.
The Build Here Now 2000 Convergence will aid in regenerating the land and
structures.

Featured Topics:
Natural Building
	Introduction to Natural Building - Howard Switzer & Katey Culver, Joe Kennedy
	Straw-Bale Building - Steve Kemble & Carol Escott, Howard Switzer, Matts
Myhrman
	Straw-clay Infill - Robert Laporte
	Cob Construction - Robert Johnson
	Earthbag Construction - Doni Kiffmeyer & Kaki Hunter
	Natural Plasters - Carole Crews, Cedar Rose Guelberth
	Lime Plaster - Doni Kiffmeyer & Kaki Hunter
	Adobe Vaults & Domes - Patricia Kerns
	Archetype Design - Vishu Magee
	Designing a Healthy Non-Toxic Home - Paula Baker, Cedar Rose Guelberth
	Sustainable Timber Harvesting - Kasey Mitchell
	Turning Waste Pallets into Trusses - Alfred von Bachmayr
	Dowsing a Labyrinth - Len Meserve

Permaculture
	Permaculture Principles - Penny Livingston
	Site Planning & Zone One Strategies - Scott Pittman
	Lama Land Tour - Richard Zook
	Water in the Landscape & Roofwater Harvesting - David & Lynn Trew
	Native Medicinal Herbs - Susan Garrett
	Plant Guilds & Food Forests - Joel Glanzberg
	Urban Permaculture Design - Dr. Bill Roley
	Ecovillage Design - Scott Pittman

Appropriate Technology
	Composting Toilets - Ron Sutcliffe
	Photovoltaic Electric Systems - Liam Ruttan
	Sun Wings Solar Shower & Chula Wood Stove - Frank Michaels
	Blacksmithing & Toolmaking - Joel Glanzburg
	Designing Biological Waste Treatment Systems - Tom Watson

Convergence participants may join in Lama's daily schedule of morning
meditation or yoga, afternoon classes and evening activities such as dances
of universal peace, singing, chanting, and other forms of spiritual practice.

Schedule of events:
The Convergence begins June 25 with registration 3-5pm, dinner 6pm &
evening greetings and orientation at 7:30pm. Days will be filled through
July 2 with concurrent workshops in natural building, permaculture, and
appropriate technology. Afternoon field trips to Taos Pueblo and a
constructed wetlands and garden are planned for midweek and following the
Convergence.

Lodging options:
On location: yurt and tent with beds can accommodate 20 (bring your own
bedding or sleeping bag); tent sites for 100 campers. Hotels and
campgrounds are available in Taos and Questa (at additional cost).

The Taos Solar Music Festival:
This year's Convergence immediately follows the Taos Solar Music Festival
(June 24-25). The Festival is an opportunity for interested BHN
participants to sample ecological educational activities, music, food and
fun for all ages.

Cost:
Before May 25, 2000, $425; after May 25, $475. Day Rate $85/day. Children
5-16 half price (childcare not provided). Cost includes three vegetarian
meals per day and on-site lodging.

For more information, contact the Lama Foundation (505) 586-1269,
<lama at compuserve.com>





For articles about and photos of Build Here Now 1999, see
http://www.strawhomes.com/build/here_now.html