[Sdpg] California Straw Builders' Association Spring Conf. Apr 1-3. 2005

[Wesley Roe and Marjorie Lakin Erickson]

THE CALIFORNIA STRAW BUILDING ASSOCIATION
presents its annual:

SPRING 2005 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
April 1, 2 and 3, 2005
at the Headlands Institute Conference Center, Sausalito, CA
Visit 
<http://www.strawbuilding.org/>http://www.strawbuilding<http://www.strawbuilding.org/>.org/ 
for more info.

Keynote Speaker: Gary Black
   Professor of Architecture, UC Berkeley
   President, Integrated Structures, Inc.
   "Multiple story, Straw Bale buildings in seismic zone four."
   The talk will trace the ten year evolution of the Spar Membrane
Structure (SMS).

Other Speakers and Topics to include:
   Tim Owen Kennedy of  Vital Systems: Straw bale, straw clay, hybrid
adobe or cob? Let's all get plastered!
   Claire Laverne: Straw Bale Interior Design
   Presentations on recent projects by: David Arkin and Anni Tilt, Dan
Smith, Marty Hammer, Harry Hagaman and others.
   Panel Discussion: Your Epidermis is Showing: Plaster vs. Stucco, Earth
vs. Cement

The Headlands' C.I.A. trained chef prepares excellent meals for meat
eaters and vegetarians, and coffee and snacks will be provided
throughout the day.  The festivities will continue into the evening
with a campfire and bar brought to you by the D&D committee.  Linens
will not be provided, so please remember to bring your own.  See
www.strawbuilding.org for a packing list.

Member Prices:
Full Conference - 2 night stay:
$175

Saturday Day and Night - Includes 4 meals, lunch Sat. to lunch Sun. and
dorm lodging:
$100

Saturday Day Pass - Includes lunch and dinner:
$50

CASBA Membership: $50, More if you can, Less if you can't.

Schedule, Directions and Details at www.strawbuilding.org.
To register, go directly to www.craftedearth.com/CASBA/Register.php.
Fill out the on-line form and mail with your check (Payable to
CASBA/Tides) to
CASBA
POB 1293
Angels Camp, CA 95222

For additional information call CASBA at 209-785-7077 or e-mail
<mailto:eric at craftedearth.com>eric at craftedearth<mailto:eric at craftedearth.com>.com.