[GSBN] Historic Day for Strawbale Construction !!

[Graeme North]

Congratulations to you all.

Very well done indeed.  

May the celebrations continue. 


Graeme
Graeme North Architects
49 Matthew Rd, RD1, Warkworth NZ 0981
www.ecodesign.co.nz

May 1, 2013 05:15:47 AM, GSBN at sustainablesources.com wrote:
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Hi Luc and Andre,
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The proposed appendix can be downloaded from EBNet's website at:  ;http://www.ecobuildnetwork.org/strawbale-construction-code-supporting-documentation
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The web page also includes numerous supporting documents for the proposal.
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The proposed appendix does allow plastered strawbale walls to be load-bearing and/or to be used as shear walls.
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HOWEVER, although this committee approval is huge, the proposed appendix is not yet part of the IRC.  There is still a Public Comment period, and a Final Action Hearing in October.  The chicken is not yet fully hatched, though we’re cautiously optimistic.  More details later.
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Martin
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On 4/30/13 9:07 AM, "Luc Floissac" luc.floissac at wanadoo.fr> wrote:
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> Hi Martin,
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> congratulations to all the team.
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> I suppose that the code concern loadbearing SB residential buildings.
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> Could-you inform us where we can find / buy this code ?
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> Regards.
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> Luc
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On 4/30/13 12:56 AM, "Andre de Bouter" forum at lamaisonenpaille.com> wrote:
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> Félicitations David, Laura, Mark and Paula!
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> Can we receive a copy?
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> André;
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> France
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