Cob collaborate on article
Don Stephens
dsteph at tincan.tincan.org
Sat Jan 23 17:45:20 CST 1999
On Thu, 21 Jan 1999, Keith Breuker wrote:
> I have been asked to write an article for a local alternative paper
> called "Synapse". The article is to be about my experiences building an
> earthen plastered straw bale home in Northern Michigan.
>
> The theme of this issue of "Synapse" will be participating in government
> to foster change. I am looking for comments and experiences of you
> listers regarding dealing with local code officials in your building
> projects. Also comments regarding development of greener building
> codes. All responses used in the article will be given credit to the
> responder.
>
> Another aspect of the article will be encouraging education for home
> builders regarding green and not so green options. I remember a recent
> comment about PVC linked to dioxin. Is there a reliable source for that
> information that I could use?
>
> Keith
Drop a note to Margi Hall <wrcn at povn.com> and ask her about the SPREAD low
income strawbale house a group of us here in the Spokane area (including
building officials) mentored the design and constuction of here recently.
......Don Stephens