[GSBN] Fwd: Straw in Hot, wet tropical climates

[Rikki Nitzkin]

>
> I got an email the other day from a man in Venezuela that wants to  
> build the first (we think-please correct me if someone knows of  
> existing straw structures in venezuela) SB building in Venezuela. It  
> would be a type of hostal with 16-18 rooms-hopefully financed by  
> government or foreign aid...
>
> He was very worried about preventing problems with insects as the  
> climate there is hot and wet. He asked me if he should "treat" the  
> bale with anything (borax, lime, etc) before plastering in order to  
> avoid problems. Since I have never built in a tropical climate I  
> don't know how to respond.
>
> Any thoughts or comments would be appreaciated. Also if any is  
> interested willing to give him some technical advice when doubts  
> come up, please let me know. I am happy to answer his questions when  
> I can, but since I have worked principally on small projects in dry  
> climates I may not be able to give him correct advice. This is a big  
> project and it could set an example of sustainable building in  
> Venezuela. It would be great if it turns out well...
>
> salud y paz,
>
> Rikki Jennifer Nitzkin
> Coordinadora de la Red de Construcción con Balas de Paja
>
> www.casasdepaja.org
> casasdepaja at yahoo.es
> http://casasdepaja.blogspot.com/
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