This is a video summary of BioConstruyendo Patagonia 2011 – the second year of this wonderful natural building convergence that takes place in February in El Bolson, southern Argentina. Eva and I were instructors for this event last year. The location of the event is a community where Max has lived and put in a […]
Stop motion photography by Jonathan Shaw We had a lot of fun at the 2010 Village Building Convergence! In addition to the straw-clay retrofit, Eva Edleson led the construction of this of this Chicken Palace with Sol Crawford and Mark Lakeman at the Planet Repair Institute. These projects were designed by Mark Lakeman. It is
Village Building Convergence City Repair’s Village Building Convergence is an annual ten-day placemaking festival that combines crowdsourced activism, creative community development, hands-on education and celebration. Eva will be leading the second year of a straw-clay retrofit at the Planet Repair Institute, including Larson truss framing, mixing and installing straw clay for both interior and exterior
Download and Print a Flier to post in your local Community! Cost: $1,200 Accommodations: Includes all meals, camping is available free of charge Registration, Discounts and Related Information: https://www.cobcottage.com/registration Instructors: Flemming Abrahamsson, Ianto Evans & Max Edleson Description: In Russia, Scandinavia and much of Northern Europe houses are heated by huge upright brick stoves, often
We Specialize in Wood-Fired Heating and Cooking…. Masonry Heaters Wood-Fired Ovens & Outdoor Kitchens Firespeaking is a family business owned by Max and Eva Edleson. We are based in Eugene, OR. We are licensed masonry contractors offering design/build services to Eugene, Springfield and surrounding areas of the Willamette Valley as well as artists who aspire
This article is flagged for needing updating soon!We recommend placing a hot water heat exchanger above the firebox to focus on efficient combustion before heat exchange. The purpose of this article is to share the specifics of one way to plumb a masonry heater to provide hot water for a home. In this project, a
Natural Building and Green Design from the ground up! August 1st – September 16th, 2011 The Sustainable Shelter Workshop Series is a 7 week course designed to empower participants with the ability to design/build/renovate their own home using simple techniques and natural, vernacular materials. Please visit Aprovecho’s website for full course information Wk. 1 The
A full-scale, hands-on, multi-dimensional, mud-slingin’ experience! Eva will be teaching how to make a barrel oven, a cook stove and a wood-fired hot tub! 10 diverse projects and 10 world-renown instructors! REGISTER SOON ———-> This program will fill! One, two, or three week options are available. SPONSORS Ashevillage Institute, Kleiwerks International, Firespeaking, The Natural Builders,
