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face=Arial>What an interesting system.There are many pre fab wall systems
including log panels, brick panels, "plastic" panels and here in Aussie there is
a "Stramit" panel.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Arial>This is a compressed straw panel used mainly for ceiling and has a
module of 4'0" (or 1200mm). It has great strength, and was used as a trafficable
ceiling panel in an</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Arial>Airport project.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Arial>The concern with a prefabricated system is the quality and accurate
reqmts. for floor system - particularly if it is concrete.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Arial>Thank you for sharing this information with us.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=887061123-29072009></SPAN><FONT size=2
face=Arial>Regards,<BR>Bohdan Dorniak</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> GSBN-bounces@greenbuilder.com
[mailto:GSBN-bounces@greenbuilder.com] <B>On Behalf Of </B>martin
hammer<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, 30 July 2009 3:16 AM<BR><B>To:</B> (private,
with public archives) Global Straw Building Network<BR><B>Subject:</B> [GSBN]
prefab strawbale<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12px">I encourage people to
look at the following website regarding a prefab SB system being developed and
implemented in the UK:<BR><BR><A
href="http://www.modcell.co.uk/page/new-balehaus-at-bath">http://www.modcell.co.uk/page/new-balehaus-at-bath</A><BR><BR>Is
anyone familiar with this? Also, I include here a brief sequence of
comments between Dan Smith (GSBN member), Dietmar Lorenz (of Dan’s office), and
myself.<BR><BR>Martin Hammer<BR><BR><BR><BR>On Jul 29, 2009, at 8:29 AM, Dietmar
Lorenz wrote:<BR><BR>Very interesting, indeed. I wonder how material (and cost-)
effective this system is after all. The frames have to be overly sturdy for
transport and handled very carefully to avoid damage to the plaster or the
installed doors and windows. Wiring and plumbing could also be a challenge with
such small units, rather than full length wall segments or prefab boxes. Dan has
probably more insights to share from his experience with our ZETA
prototypes.<BR><BR>But it's great to see that this is being explored in a
serious way, and it certainly architecturally appealing. Maybe I'll see it from
the airplane Saturday morning, when we fly over the UK...<BR><BR><BR><BR>On
7/29/09 8:35 AM, Dan Smith wrote:<BR><BR>Thanks, it's certainly refreshing
in concept and looks. But it seems about $25 sf for bare bale panel only,
hmm.<BR><BR></SPAN></FONT>
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face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12px">On 7/29/09 9:40 AM, Martin Hammer
wrote:<BR><BR>I agree with both of your comments. The wood frames are
thick, deep, heavy, and consume a lot of wood. Maybe an
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used. And I hadn’t noticed the per sq.ft. price. <BR><BR>It’s still
good to see. A modern vocabulary with SB (rarely seen), using the bales
only in solid panels (no holes poked in them), and at least trying pre-fab, with
plaster done in shop conditions (even though it inherently creates bulky, heavy
panels that must then be transported). Not sure how dependable the bale to
frame interface is in terms of potential water
intrusion.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></FONT></SPAN>
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