tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61892855377380200262011-10-09T03:40:54.124-07:00createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-79783192958723948272011-03-27T10:43:00.000-07:002011-03-27T10:45:36.042-07:00Some recent pictures:<br /><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/photos/IFZCMpcs6w" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right;margin-bottom:1em;margin-left:1em"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_0zGB0CXP5sM/TY5lGCO3q2E/AAAAAAAABQY/SRPi7Ji-x54/s160-c/Postworkshop.jpg"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-7978319295872394827?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-15326568582748965072011-01-09T07:25:00.000-08:002011-01-09T08:22:02.176-08:00I wish you all a HAPPY New Year!<br /><br />Here are the latest humidity measurements from august to december 2010 - unfortunately the batteries in the logger lost power the day we left... so I have no measurements from 19.12. to 9.1.2011. <br /><br />I reduced the number of loggers in the graph to make it more readable. The orange line is the logger in the middle of the straw bales in the dome, the purple one is a logger in the foam glass (about 20cm in from the outside, in a valley). The grey and black lines are outside and inside temperature and relative humidity measurements.<br /><br /><div><object style="width:420px;height:297px" ><param name="movie" value="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf?mode=embed&amp;viewMode=presentation&amp;layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&amp;showFlipBtn=true&amp;documentId=110109160718-e7c80c1ba6864f1c9c18f684b38ef7ad&amp;docName=moisturetemp_straw_bale_dome&amp;username=BjornKierulf&amp;loadingInfoText=Humidity%20and%20Temperature%20measurements%20Straw%20Bale%20Dome&amp;et=1294589330343&amp;er=7" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"/><param name="menu" value="false"/><embed src="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" menu="false" style="width:420px;height:297px" flashvars="mode=embed&amp;viewMode=presentation&amp;layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&amp;showFlipBtn=true&amp;documentId=110109160718-e7c80c1ba6864f1c9c18f684b38ef7ad&amp;docName=moisturetemp_straw_bale_dome&amp;username=BjornKierulf&amp;loadingInfoText=Humidity%20and%20Temperature%20measurements%20Straw%20Bale%20Dome&amp;et=1294589330343&amp;er=7" /></object><div style="width:420px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://issuu.com/BjornKierulf/docs/moisturetemp_straw_bale_dome?mode=embed&amp;viewMode=presentation&amp;layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&amp;showFlipBtn=true" target="_blank">Open publication</a> - Free <a href="http://issuu.com" target="_blank">publishing</a> - <a href="http://issuu.com/search?q=straw" target="_blank">More straw</a></div></div><br /><br />What I think is interesting:<br /><br />- The humidity levels increased during autumn in the straw bales, although the dome was covered against rain and wind could dry the plaster.<br /><br />- Ventilation with heat recovery did lower the humidity inside, but because we put on heating at the same time, the humidity levels increased slightly in the beginning.<br /><br />- After getting the moisture level below 65% inside, the humidity in the bales started dropping as well. This has continued until today, the last measurements shows 68% Relative Humidity in the middle of the straw.<br /><br />- The moisture levels in the Foam glass is also dropping, very slowly and the drop started later. Also other sensors show a similar behavior. All sensor in the outer areas (cold areas) show relative humidity levels above 90%.<br /><br />For the moment I think the straw bales are OK, what is happening in the last 5cm below the EPDM we don't know. Guess the clay absorbs any excessive moisture.<br /><br />As for the inside temperature: we have had the heating on continuously in december and january, and the temperature inside stays around 20°C as long as the outside temperature does not drop below zero. We have no good door yet (just 6mm plywood) and one window is broken. And we are removing a lot of moisture, and that is rather energy demanding.<br /><br />I guess with the door in and when we get some computers and people in, we will be fine even at -10°C. The inside temperature dropped to a minimum 17,6°C, never lower.<br /><br /><div><object style="width:420px;height:297px" ><param name="movie" value="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf?mode=embed&amp;viewMode=presentation&amp;layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&amp;showFlipBtn=true&amp;documentId=110109161818-55e9e9e5601148f78d912ba854913245&amp;docName=straw_bale_dome_sensors&amp;username=BjornKierulf&amp;loadingInfoText=Straw%20Bale%20Dome%20Sensor%20placement&amp;et=1294590083051&amp;er=25" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"/><param name="menu" value="false"/><embed src="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" menu="false" style="width:420px;height:297px" flashvars="mode=embed&amp;viewMode=presentation&amp;layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&amp;showFlipBtn=true&amp;documentId=110109161818-55e9e9e5601148f78d912ba854913245&amp;docName=straw_bale_dome_sensors&amp;username=BjornKierulf&amp;loadingInfoText=Straw%20Bale%20Dome%20Sensor%20placement&amp;et=1294590083051&amp;er=25" /></object><div style="width:420px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://issuu.com/BjornKierulf/docs/straw_bale_dome_sensors?mode=embed&amp;viewMode=presentation&amp;layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&amp;showFlipBtn=true" target="_blank">Open publication</a> - Free <a href="http://issuu.com" target="_blank">publishing</a> - <a href="http://issuu.com/search?q=straw" target="_blank">More straw</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-1532656858274896507?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-15162286686283613052010-12-04T08:43:00.000-08:002010-12-04T09:03:00.810-08:00Today we have -7°C and the temperatures are still dropping. Inside we are able to keep a comfortable 17°C even without a proper door... just with 1900W from heating cables.<br /><br />The snow makes everything look prettier - even the mud slide is covered up:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/e2br0LKYm2-BfI3NXxGq3w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TPpuRByLgtI/AAAAAAAAEno/HxJfR-p0Epg/s400/DSC_0251.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />There is no sign of any snow melting, so the insulation should be fairly well done. Only the oak facade is visible. The temperature of the earth under the foam glass is 14,5°C (middle of the dome) and 12,2°C (under the windows) and has been stable for the last few weeks. Another good sign is the gradual decreasing of the moisture level in the straw bales. The main measurement in the middle of the bales has dropped from RH 89% to 78% and is dropping further. Thanks to ventilation and a dehumidifier we now have 36% humidity inside the dome. So we believe the dome is safe for this winter. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Hnxu1hAY8w7iteY25Fbr9A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TPpuTOxLpbI/AAAAAAAAEns/LbucosR0Gsg/s400/DSC_0252.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />With snow come winter sports. Here is Kristián preparing for snow boarding.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2Vc8o1Rkw2yE_3mHb2cWBQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TPpuPJEgmvI/AAAAAAAAEnk/pplS1ZVJeYY/s400/DSC_0240.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The only close hilltop is of course the "Dome":<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZZMQ7O1VFWjWzrWWBZ35gA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TPpuN9sB_zI/AAAAAAAAEng/v2S3FDbn33A/s400/DSC_0233.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Good style!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IIzSjNhEkjwy0g-yaUhsIA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TPpvBZO1UPI/AAAAAAAAEoI/bGpMVyn2yRA/s400/DSC_0234.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Next time we have to build bigger... :-)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-1516228668628361305?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-38752734866009896832010-11-26T11:14:00.000-08:002010-11-26T11:44:47.676-08:00When I said autumn was arriving fast, I mainly thought about the sinking temperatures. But there has also been more rain lately (if that is possible this year!) and as a result of some downpours we have some bad news to tell. Real landslides took down the green roof earth bags in seconds... see for yourself:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bmscBVDriYErnJy6k7mIPA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TPAIOhSg3OI/AAAAAAAAEmI/t4-E303BY8I/s400/DSC_0220.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />All this happened on Nov. 19th<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DyT5a-RCQNbw_5OxGLcmZg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TPAIQf8yzZI/AAAAAAAAEmM/HDh7GaOfiW8/s400/DSC_0226.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The speed of the landslide is easy to imagine, the earth bags spilled out several meters at the bottom - it happened at night, so we did not see it.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gk82d3KeNqecH26Ci1qKMw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TPAISWo9XAI/AAAAAAAAEmQ/BFqIgPqcbSM/s400/DSC_0233.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We thought that would be it, but two days later another two sides came down:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/65LrBIOpMvRa9cZWwN8VeQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TPAIYuW828I/AAAAAAAAEmc/9QR90xUjhiE/s400/DSC_0246.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Zuzana did her best to move the bags back, but they are really slippery and heavy when wet!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/amraM0qXQFHHV9dAvya8tA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TPAIUUktDhI/AAAAAAAAEmU/xCJuul54E_E/s400/DSC_0241.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And muddy!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZdKKH1wWGHv17X1duaJV7Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TPAIWCNxoWI/AAAAAAAAEmY/WiQYsxczdxQ/s400/DSC_0244.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The good news is that the dome is still holding up, no new cracks appeared, even if the dome is now under uneven loads. 4 sides are still holding up. We now plan to put up some wooden sticks around the dome, tie them together with some strong rope, and then put the bags back up. That should stop them sliding down. The problem is that we have had no time and tomorrow the first snow and frost will arrive. <br /><br />Maybe rather handle frozen bags than slippery mud...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-3875273486600989683?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-50662770985855435402010-10-28T13:36:00.000-07:002010-10-28T13:58:34.561-07:00Autum is approaching fast - you can see it on the colors. Today was the first day with temperatures below zero at night.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WTtAhc-V4jESyjra0dKloQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcnukHRPVI/AAAAAAAAEhg/SVBNYMGNjLU/s400/DSC_0069.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Inside we have finished most of the window sills. First the wood fibre boards got "painted" with clay slick:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NRb1pfcSYa-eMcPJSkiFJg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcnwLUzxiI/AAAAAAAAEhk/vW-2bneFmjQ/s400/DSC_0091.jpg" height="400" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />then plastered:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DwQ4SgfgSe6so9r40_kl3Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcnxdBgkdI/AAAAAAAAEho/ro2z5qEo8ro/s400/DSC_0096.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lsIrqi782W-aclWb-uxIgQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcn5MFV8jI/AAAAAAAAEiA/TiY2ZNOLm-A/s400/DSC_0137.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />with a great result:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MFwpeep0hUVVhAvWSNKPXg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcnyGor8mI/AAAAAAAAEhs/wYB4xYXFyOk/s400/DSC_0099.jpg" height="400" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We removed the "coffee" plaster, just to make it again - but this time without the bleeding of the coffee beans.... hopefully.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-dWd3mR0ZQGHc27S-huntg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcnzivK0hI/AAAAAAAAEhw/Fd0uHg2iMhw/s400/DSC_0112.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Outside work is progressing as well. The metal covers are also nearly finished - but one day work for each vault...!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2DCA2VP3mXMLM_cGqHmcpw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcn1VDHmUI/AAAAAAAAEh0/RMbu9mkqGM8/s400/DSC_0124.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And with a bit of bad luck we also broke a window - luckily on the only window that was not finished inside!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uOBVLAwE_7Wbg0quyq50rA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcn2jlp-pI/AAAAAAAAEh4/x1NBqVwrfdw/s400/DSC_0126.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The last window sills on the outside got mounted. The technique we used to glue them to the glass works fine, really strong bonding if you use special primers for glass and metal and use 3M acrylic tape. For straight sills the 1mm tape would be perfect, but because of the bent border a 2mm thick tape would have been a better choice.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Dn2Ty5gl0yg2Aap4yLKIqw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcn4NmewAI/AAAAAAAAEh8/zxa-vWMxygQ/s400/DSC_0133.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Some plants were moved from the field to the area around the entrance. A preliminary door opening has been made.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VWZ7Y3ul-y8kLo5pifY_MQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcn6_jXKeI/AAAAAAAAEiE/f2jrGmo0Jqg/s400/DSC_0148.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />As you can see the bags are slowly covering the whole dome. Exciting last few meters of the dome to be covered...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tMfvXnn-8RZoSVNXT0ckQw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcn8HYZmTI/AAAAAAAAEiI/NE_GRLdrf70/s400/DSC_0190.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Not enough bags!!! More filling to be done:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WRopa0jGm7b8RPJxItAAnQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcn-N3W4UI/AAAAAAAAEiQ/hH2oBwXlcns/s400/DSC_0194.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />and planting:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yuXhez-HPBkHoas-WTKAfg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcoAr7GGWI/AAAAAAAAEiU/9jBZacxPU-I/s400/DSC_0201.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The dome is holding up well - no cracks on the inside to be seen.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/D4MfDKfo6ARJ7FL2ncKoxg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcoB8np7qI/AAAAAAAAEiY/aIUB87u3mX8/s400/DSC_0202.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Nice view of the entrance in the evening sun. Never thought the yellow and red bags would look that good, great autumn colors!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/45c0uMz8SJzMLpxdgQC8mg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TMcoDhUui2I/AAAAAAAAEic/2QH5KFh8izI/s400/DSC_0210.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers that have been helping us out the last few weeks!<br /><br />More to come - the ventilation unit has arrived, and will be mounted the next few days...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-5066277098585543540?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-1054149956925677062010-10-09T12:42:00.000-07:002010-10-09T13:02:34.733-07:00Today we got up a bit late - the workshop started at 10 o`clock. But we still got a lot done. First we had to get the EPDM in the right position, and glued to the skylight at the top. The EPDM stretches easily, which is a great help but also makes work sometimes difficult. We had to pull the EPDM back up because it stretched too much at the skylight:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5Km33ype3z1jiXKK3pDBlg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TLDFuf9oEeI/AAAAAAAAEe8/oqwPMGY-ScY/s400/IMG_0534.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /> We put some geo-textile across the dome, but difficult to walk on it because it became very slippery. We should have fixed the skylight plexiglas before covering with any geo-textile, would have been easier. The geo-textile was then weighted down with bags of earth.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/D7hyPCiFIDro3oaBs8DE9g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TLDFxtGJ_0I/AAAAAAAAEfE/krn_-py_X9k/s400/IMG_0588.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In the lower parts we choose to work without geo-textile, because it would slide down and anyway, the earth has no sharp stones. We managed to get one valley finished, the bags are heavy but work well.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RZefJ77gcl3qjditc1sb3A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TLDFzOyLYEI/AAAAAAAAEfI/d-dK3w0kjWE/s400/IMG_0598.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We are fixing the EPD with some pieces of oak on the outer walls, with a enough material for the valleys. Then we cut the EPDM along the outside of the oak. The top part of the wall will later be covered by titan-zinc alloy sheets.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PP2t2oc0SCaY0oX9CQmNNQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TLDF1IXCwEI/AAAAAAAAEfM/s67wWlWq6F8/s400/IMG_0602.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tom Rijven is inspecting the windows. They are now taped from the inside and insulated, so we can start making the last clay layers around the windows tomorrow.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mCRl4rwSFdivu_EJAtxccw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TLDFwctelbI/AAAAAAAAEfA/M7I8jqxxOuA/s400/IMG_0540.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We will not finish the green roof tomorrow, so more workshops will be necessary... :-)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-105414995692567706?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-65352231245953949372010-10-08T14:21:00.000-07:002010-10-09T13:08:35.219-07:00And we are back! The last few weeks we have been waiting for the Dome to dry. The plaster dried fairly quickly, also the floor inside. But the moisture levels in the straw bales has been difficult to understand. Even after weeks of drying the plaster the moisture level in the middle of the straw bales increased from 85%RH to 90%RH. The sensors in the straw bales just below the outside clay plaster has been increasing with higher outside temperatures and lower with at low temperatures - the opposite of what I would expect. The average moisture level in these areas are about 95%RH... of course the weather has not been very kind, here one of the rainy and windy days, but the clay still seems to be fairly dry.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/N5g8QmY8wzQFZOLePsULzQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KMaLKEJI/AAAAAAAAEdA/xY5fv2VIQKA/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />After the floor dried (took about 10 days) we put the windows in. Then I taped them from the outside. And we started to heat the inside:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WafDVeZqjsA3PUbL1Zj2vg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KNrkMmQI/AAAAAAAAEdE/ajn8S-VlTwM/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Domas from Lithuania stopped by with his friends on the way to Italy - we had a great evening!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jD8oet8sKOZLs47-jYsDdA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KPS0jfnI/AAAAAAAAEdM/QM4-lIj7520/s400/DSC_0011.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The border between the floor and the walls that had been covered with cardboard had to be fixed. The gap has been filled in by Catalina today. She arrived from Hungary yesterday. Now this part is also air tight:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RBdTwfhKENi31Vh4CPOy5A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KQ9poRgI/AAAAAAAAEdQ/6Ib9B0Z4jK0/s400/DSC_0027.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0rnI1uxzbauj3f5C81ZJuQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KSLASGAI/AAAAAAAAEdU/LLhpfi9p89k/s400/DSC_0028.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ttDO7Kh5nVsl3LRZEt5Oqg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KTmCmKkI/AAAAAAAAEdY/giNDS8Vj4uo/s400/DSC_0029.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And the big news: we decided to take the roof down and put the EPDM on. Here is the roof cover being taken off:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mYVe9ElQxW_iF-4TtZxDJg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KVCQ-jtI/AAAAAAAAEdc/9FD-Hg-Sq1w/s400/DSC_0101.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FgEUvr0dCMO1KaB2O4nYJQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KYZZm1AI/AAAAAAAAEdk/qtmJmOdJa3M/s400/DSC_0119.jpg" height="400" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />On some spots some dew in the morning had been dripping down from the tent, so a hairdryer was used to dry the clay surface:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/O3Sr43RR1Up99J7Ftjf3rA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KWk6MTeI/AAAAAAAAEdg/t_SEDihSKcw/s400/DSC_0118.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The EPDM from <a href="http://www.athos-syntec.com/">Athos Syntec</a> arrived in one roll and needed to be refolded on the nearby field:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/s0DnCfKZgz7i7os7h2emsA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KaMMzcUI/AAAAAAAAEdo/GPxjsC0lTNk/s400/DSC_0133.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tXSXijHh-Sa-1H5ix3xEVg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-Kb3ZGgdI/AAAAAAAAEds/S-7HM31Ti2w/s400/DSC_0142.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Then we started to take apart the wooden construction - this was not too difficult:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JWJUxw3O4ZqXI_P8F6nvlA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KdXBWPhI/AAAAAAAAEdw/-19tDa-3t5Y/s400/DSC_0148.jpg" height="400" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Even the last element was standing nearly on its own - really a good design:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hSnEoFsrLHUWcdSNxFGTTw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-Keqowl9I/AAAAAAAAEd0/9adkOcCWgZE/s400/DSC_0162.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/O9nhuIJ79KS6C5JinTiZ0Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KgHlRz2I/AAAAAAAAEd4/L77i8iG8pF4/s400/DSC_0164.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />First picture without the roof!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hU1XzQiTMsmfC7NQ2hlKPA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KhaovwXI/AAAAAAAAEd8/duXxMUONpxw/s400/DSC_0167.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We were putting geotextile around the wooden parts to protect against any sharp elements:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zxW0-kDSOw5qDByrX5LWcA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-Ki7edc1I/AAAAAAAAEeA/hsXRdJK_9nE/s400/DSC_0168.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The concept I had to put the EPDM on worked much better than we thought - after lifting the EPDM up it took just a short half hour to cover the whole structure!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3tZ9Vhf2WyqUHUoGfV2_4w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-Kj-5X4VI/AAAAAAAAEeE/G_-AotGuMwE/s400/DSC_0172.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The hole in the middle is 90cm diameter - just a bit smaller than the frame to have a good fit:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qeU5CkgCGx4_xrzaHWLUUw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-Kk9niMQI/AAAAAAAAEeI/1DrpvDOLYMo/s400/DSC_0174.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The membrane was then lowered onto the structure, and gravity did the rest of the job:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/A5K7VNcdMnIcHBhXm7JjrQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KmLsr5kI/AAAAAAAAEeM/YlPtv2FsDyo/s400/DSC_0183.jpg" height="400" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wiI19PekooHYvfcteWuMew?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KnFgxzaI/AAAAAAAAEeQ/2dMyP5nWG-E/s400/DSC_0186.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The membrane is definitely big enough, big chunks will have to be cut out:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hYfIVO9nSg9pf7BqV-sIPA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KoITg7oI/AAAAAAAAEeU/-H9-SPN3xiw/s400/DSC_0202.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The membrane covers everything - tomorrow we will adjust the EPDM, fix it and cut off the parts in front of the windows:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OTyp0lpXAXuwM02AT6NsdQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KpbCWZFI/AAAAAAAAEeY/oES4umxUi8U/s400/DSC_0203.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In the evening Tom Rijven arrived from Poland! Another nice evening:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-9QevGNT5_UOQtW-WLtDpw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TK-KqW9XPkI/AAAAAAAAEec/bJT3u5PEvDg/s400/DSC_0205.JPG" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow we hope to get a better fit for the membrane and then we will start with the green roof! Will be back with an update!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-6535223124595394937?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-81428110613343546812010-09-21T15:13:00.000-07:002010-09-21T15:20:34.677-07:00Another short update - after a long day working. Marian and me helped to prepare more clay mixes, in the end 7,5 double mixes today, so an overall 35 single mixes during the 3 days if we count like we did the first day. We thought originally 20 would be enough... :-)<br /><br />Here Jaro and Vilo working in the morning (started at 7.30):<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SpRPg_Cr2l6b0tueVynwig?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJkty8zp2NI/AAAAAAAAEcE/3ur8hBNXD3g/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />and here at 19.00 in the evening, half an hour before finishing. Was a lot of work but the result looks great! Good job!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xfewplRS_c56uWUPZnoK8A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJkt0Do5OHI/AAAAAAAAEcI/F7LuTeXmSVg/s400/DSC_0015.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Don't expect any more posts for a few days now, the floor has to dry and then we will see what we do next - probably the windows!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-8142811061334354681?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-59169304352416720162010-09-20T12:22:00.000-07:002010-09-20T12:41:21.217-07:00Just a short update - today 2 craftsman with no clay skills came to work on the floor. All 10 mixes and another 2 was used up in 4 vaults... this picture was made in the evening after they left.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mhEvHKoC03uFRYBrbcU3VQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJe0aUHWCPI/AAAAAAAAEbs/ZLIyT3F94L8/s400/DSC_0006.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow they will be back, and might be able to finish the floor, now they know how to do it quicker. But I am not sure the clay we have is sufficient. Tonight Marian, Kristian and me mixed another 10 mixes (in fact 5, but we did double amounts at one go) so now they have something to start with in the morning... but there is clay left only for about 2-3 double mixes. Wonder if that will be enough.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FfjyF1Knyp8KILXNN1LvtA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJe0cIFUhvI/AAAAAAAAEbw/6LdCWzHHa48/s400/DSC_0023.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow we will see - would be great to get the floor done now, the weather is supposed to be good to the end of this week!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-5916930435241672016?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-62969797365831719402010-09-19T13:49:00.000-07:002010-09-19T14:34:35.180-07:00Today another big bunch of participants were leaving. I have the feeling we are saying goodbye almost continuously to someone during the last few days! Here a picture of David leaving, returning to Canada. Was great having you here!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/j62zhm9kCDS08piDLIlFjg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJZ2tF2wBkI/AAAAAAAAEbU/vmESpWq5G64/s400/DSC_0042.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Because Eduardas and Guilietta were still here today, we had the opportunity to get an introduction to clay floors from them. Here in front of the dome demonstrating the last clay layer on prepared samples. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8PeSvz9N3i4CONHMqE--yQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJZ2quttG3I/AAAAAAAAEbM/XU810XK12Og/s400/DSC_0035.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />To get a good connection with the base, it has to be made rough with water and a rough sponge:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/O4770iGUUW2bvKd0bREIgQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJZ2sJ9YsRI/AAAAAAAAEbQ/rwotUDZTSq8/s400/DSC_0036.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />After a while, before the base becomes too dry (but is not to wet), the second layer is applied. If you want the base layer to shine through, you have to work the top layer into the base clay. Usually that is not what you want, so you just trowel on the top layer. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pqT9OL_Rqsg8eN4Tg61LrQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJZ2uSk9peI/AAAAAAAAEbY/nF6UloueE1Q/s400/DSC_0045.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />It is possible to work with different colors to get a nice irregular pattern. The angle of the trowel is important. The colors are going to change after the hot linseed oil is applied, so better make some samples before you start on the real floor:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/piqX6gnAiI7lFaOoJH7Tyg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJZ2vdDaiGI/AAAAAAAAEbc/Akt3GXZEnus/s400/DSC_0047.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />To create a good contact with the stamped floor inside the dome, the floor has to be brushed with water so all loose material is glued together with clay.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/K5KFt61TMLkwg0erDvWOBw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJZ2wuKFonI/AAAAAAAAEbg/yQlwe2H5mm8/s400/DSC_0049.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Then the main clay floor can be applied - consisting to one half of corse gravel of up to 6mm and broken sand, but still enough clay to let the whole stick very well together. This makes it possible to trowel it on. Some banging with the trowel on the clay is good for the clay and makes it stronger. The floor needs to be wet before putting the clay mix down.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mm4aexUS1M9dz5MqEBGgFw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJZ2x1N7nbI/AAAAAAAAEbk/4AAsRj4_U9o/s400/DSC_0053.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />To protect the finished walls we attached cardboard paper - a good choice.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Im7CdIc03Ip422dfTmxhHA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJZ2o7J7CnI/AAAAAAAAEbI/-zxKR30YFv8/s400/DSC_0002.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />There was also some cleaning around the Dome going on and I managed to cook a meal for 17 participants as well. Now in the evening only a few are left and getting ready to leave in the morning. It will become strangely quiet...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-6296979736583171940?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-68796921037798820872010-09-18T14:36:00.001-07:002010-09-18T15:34:16.032-07:00It took some time to get started in the morning, many finished partying at 3.00 at night... but in the end we managed to get a group picture at 10 o'clock, although some without having breakfast... <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fKGWkaeMP4GwQRNxr8T0mg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJUxsUXu2jI/AAAAAAAAEbA/HvxMt8oJWQ8/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />About 10 people left before breakfast, very sad to say goodbye to so many great friends! Some are staying until Sunday or Monday and helping out getting the inside finished. Here repainting some spots of the dome that did not get completely covered by the first layer of paint:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/eZfsa9Ke7LYGn6BAMYaHWg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJUwy2wKk6I/AAAAAAAAEac/rzkp3hVRlBk/s400/DSC_0024.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Some prepared the floor mix for tomorrow - we need about 1,5m3 of mix that will be troweled on the floor tomorrow. Then we have to wait for another 3 days (at least) for it to dry sufficiently to be able to step on it again.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/E240DXzAP2VuEUPRwloCZQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJUw0vCcNbI/AAAAAAAAEak/cqKWNtwQcBw/s400/DSC_0030.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Eduardas is working some more on the coffee plaster - because of the slow drying, the beans are coloring the plaster. How will this will look after drying...? <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nFGKelpQJyWhoztcKiv-ug?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJUw2KOku4I/AAAAAAAAEao/DCVVcWVUxB0/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />I am still nervous about the amount of moisture below the outer plaster layer, showing values of 96-99% RH. In the middle of the bales we have just 85% RH, which is fairly good. We don't really understand why the sensors give us such high values, and of course we have no idea how the straw looks like inside. So I drilled a hole to see:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Kh9LofvOl_cplfYyOB61Uw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJUw4MsI8iI/AAAAAAAAEas/eclTEKuKs98/s400/DSC_0005.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Although the lower levels of the clay look dry, they feel moist if you touch it - so probably still a lot of moisture trapped. It will take time to get it dry, but luckily the straw does not show any signs of decomposing, but is nice and golden in color and no bad smell. So nothing to worry about. <br /><br />Here a view of the "Window of Truth". After all this nice plastering it might be hard to believe the building is made from straw...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8oooli4K9GIu5PV3fsmpow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJUwmqt--KI/AAAAAAAAEaY/uIX8vGYVhxE/s400/DSC_0015.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In the evening we had our first performance in the Dome - the Music Band MED (HONEY) came to play for us. Half way through their program they turned of the amplifier and did and unplugged performance - much better and great acoustics! Thanks!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AE_S0bboOSfwU59skF_-WA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJUw5xmQT1I/AAAAAAAAEaw/Z80903SwLm8/s400/DSC_0059.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Now the official 24 Workshop days are over, amazing what we managed to do in such a short time! Still there is more work to be done, the second last floor layer hopefully tomorrow, then we will let everything dry. First then will we get the windows in, plaster around the windows and finish the window walls. The windows sills outside will also be done then, hopefully in one weeks time.<br /><br />We think we will need to organize two more "long weekend" workshops: One for putting down a finished clay floor. That will need a lot of manpower because we want to polish every square cm with small stones usually used for tadelact. The second workshop will be held for placing the EPDM and doing the green roof. If anybody is interested and able to join us please let us know! Hopefully we can get this done in the next 3-4 weeks...<br /><br />I will continue the blog, although maybe not every day, but depending on the newsworthiness of our activities on the Dome. Keep following us!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-6879692103779882087?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-27527200105804397432010-09-17T14:46:00.000-07:002010-09-17T15:17:57.222-07:00Today is open day and close to one hundred people came to see the most exciting strawbale/clay building in Europe!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CGj3n3jHhIJcB75d7vXQVA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPimok5BOI/AAAAAAAAEY0/pgJaEkJVIpQ/s400/DSC_0011.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Here a view from the skylight:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yFzNLx_iiQ6yoMqUGybKFw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPioJUtngI/AAAAAAAAEY4/CsWyFKuXFP4/s400/DSC_0021.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table> <br /><br />At 16.00 we had a presentation of ArTUR (the NGO organizing the event), the works of Gernot Minke and my presentation of the building procedure:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xGaedSYkqZHbX-nTeCOqOQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPira8fadI/AAAAAAAAEZA/4Rh-CUPALfw/s400/DSC_0034.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Hi0khPcTH_rqcZddc91XoA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPixm3xCgI/AAAAAAAAEZQ/1L9Ekh5woZw/s400/DSC_0060.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Our cooks prepared some tasty bits of their cooking:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/86kB3Pu3BMReOICYsUhcLw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPiptFSyUI/AAAAAAAAEY8/uxuq_jTTzNg/s400/DSC_0031.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ug5jwaD4KaNzB6953un-WQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPitYEEmJI/AAAAAAAAEZE/jOIwR95WL24/s400/DSC_0063.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ecoshop.cz">Ecoshop</a> had a presentation of different ecological products:<br /><br />Here some visitors at the entrance, notice the relief in the plaster, connecting the entrance with the dome:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Rhnq8Zf_aseGJ2b5Wc0Xiw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPi1TulazI/AAAAAAAAEZY/Zj4l5Ka8wIQ/s400/DSC_0109.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And a view up into the dome - don't forget, only straw bales carrying the load...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/eNfA71tYQLbcGCmu9advdQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPi2rLnGiI/AAAAAAAAEZc/bjRnzW0CjqE/s400/DSC_0115.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We got our first window sill done! The metall border to the glass is not very straight, so very problematic to connect even with special tape from 3M - probably need a thicker tape for the other windows.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2Gcvec4MRWNJYif3tV6d2w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPivICJN_I/AAAAAAAAEZI/S-7Is4eppOM/s400/DSC_0116.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And one vault has gotten the names of all participants, 1st and 2nd workshop, written in the plaster. Hope we did not forget about anyone...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Eckawg9oziq3eCtB3yNQ_w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPilJcdS5I/AAAAAAAAEYw/-NA_ZMGu3v4/s400/DSC_0002.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/x0gmuQitdljzhdUd3Geg-Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPosImGnbI/AAAAAAAAEZ8/w4WlEt3cS0w/s400/DSC_0112.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nzpDfn5bqWje8qkWQ-iMBw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPotn97ELI/AAAAAAAAEaA/-zbvtAFRsd8/s400/DSC_0111.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Christening of the dome with chamapgne! Probably some repair work for tomorrow!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kiDhJF-c3PDMNhSmhcYKsQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPi4JXZIHI/AAAAAAAAEZg/BgaGep1byxg/s400/DSC_0174.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In the end - PARTY TIME in the dome! Well deserved! <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lGTcE4hinYxfIyDx99YEXg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJPiwHw-rsI/AAAAAAAAEZM/SiiY4qiBoss/s400/DSC_0168.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-2752720010580439743?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-21042001804569686332010-09-16T14:33:00.000-07:002010-09-16T15:04:55.657-07:00Night shift - Julius, Guilietta and Eduardas are still working now close to midnight. They want to put some plaster on a still wet surface today, so that they can work on it tomorrow... but what color should they choose?<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/j0sg9qLcO-M33WTq2hzQJw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNWCJRLLI/AAAAAAAAEYI/drzGPiSpdS0/s400/DSC_0142.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Midnight view of the dome, lit from the inside:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xxkxBbztMw0NUOEZvYtP8A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNZDjj7PI/AAAAAAAAEYQ/Qqwc9xr1GFw/s400/DSC_0144.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Painting the dome from the inside with a creamy white was the main task:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ogJju3HjmFL9azaTk2xrrg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNOJEdZrI/AAAAAAAAEX4/MVOf5CTeSgA/s400/DSC_0072.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />and the paint was applied having a lot of fun:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vWGvWWzZY0eih-85KyjVfQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNTJwWI6I/AAAAAAAAEYA/irbaXs3EdCo/s400/DSC_0083.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pKtb8rGyRbypf7F57jbO1A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNX6vxVyI/AAAAAAAAEYM/vkfXzW09a8E/s400/DSC_0082.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Alexander and Pierre in the skylight trying to fix the skylight motor:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tuvrStg87jpckSvvDmiPgg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNRSPLgKI/AAAAAAAAEX8/pyQHJRfrcqw/s400/DSC_0075.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Outside workshop preparing the window sills inside and outside:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_zcAKx4X8YwyuAa_HudZMg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNJ9kteUI/AAAAAAAAEXs/rdg2qfWeDBk/s400/DSC_0022.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The day started with rain, but the sun came out in the afternoon - here Minke sitting on the top of the dome. The plaster looks dry enough, but there is still a lot fo moisture trapped inside - in the middle of the bales there is around 85% RH, but on the outside just below the plaster 96%RH - it was 99% RH yesterday, so let's hope this trend will continue...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/urH-0is0D-SfmtUBYsO61w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNH3UdpOI/AAAAAAAAEXo/YimcBrm19kM/s400/DSC_0021.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The small clay dome got a wooden board above the entrance and some bags were put for the green roof - as we can not cover the big dome with the EPDM, we can make a trial run of the green roof on the small dome.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/sc2d8oWbRLT-XiaHOFg_-Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNF2FUe9I/AAAAAAAAEXk/h6l4R2o_Xsc/s400/DSC_0009.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In the big dome more plastering was going on - this time the kitchen vault with coffee plaster. Coffee beans were mixed in a coffee colored plaster <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JPlPHXpPhg2J--fbIBLP0g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNBkEXeYI/AAAAAAAAEXc/GaDiOqeW66o/s400/DSC_0003.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />and applied on the wall by Jonas and Christo - will look good and for the moment smells good as well:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xKmIZXO5hJ95XPT90jmFPQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKQ3u4c38I/AAAAAAAAEYo/zahS5jvDzlI/s400/DSC_0055.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Eduardas was occupied doing another relief with several colors - here not finished yet:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gmfRauprcLrDa9V6wMPHBg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNDqR51II/AAAAAAAAEXg/24GdYJ-_s8k/s400/DSC_0004.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And outside the fascade needs a lot of work, slowly finishing one vault after the other - today we exchanged the ordinary screws to stainless steel screws which arrived a few days back:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XR077LZIEcjAPsQ-0CJhwg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJKNUp3IUII/AAAAAAAAEYE/Jeabzzf_xmI/s400/DSC_0131.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow we expect more rain, not so nice on an open day! We hope to get a lot of visitors in the afternoon. On Saturday the workshop will finish - with a lot to be finish later. Because of the long drying process the EPDM could not be put on, the green roof will need at least a weekend workshop to get done. After drying the windows need to be mounted and still a lot of plastering will be necessary. The floor also needs to be done. But compared to what has been done so far, that's all peanuts... :-)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-2104200180456968633?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-79898446899036471892010-09-15T12:23:00.000-07:002010-09-15T13:05:18.044-07:00A bit of chaos in the beginning, no wonder when you have 5 plasterers working on the same dome simultaneously. In the end everything calmed down and the result is stunning. Here Eduardas and Guilietta putting the last touches to the relief:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DLqd0acXxyyPmcHh2zzRuQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJEbsew7luI/AAAAAAAAEXA/r5twl0DFpOE/s400/DSC_0056.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />It started this morning with scratching, wetting and plastering the dome walls:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/YeN2AXdD9YSlNDv-wf3ing?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJEeUyvQc5I/AAAAAAAAEXU/2euZaVc4jLE/s400/DSC_0009.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Then the relief was made by several plasterers, Eudardas keeping an eye on the overall look:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oqJ3uL5djLE51i2pGFfyuQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJEbgbrZkxI/AAAAAAAAEWc/eExQ5mS0f3w/s400/DSC_0022.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Some corrections were necessary, but for a workshop the result is fantastic:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Ck8MSEEdFs-i3uc2axlGZA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJEbjEAblpI/AAAAAAAAEWk/F-4rV19ilso/s400/DSC_0036.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />After the relief using the brush for smoothening the edges gives it a nice, soft look:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/myCLZG1EYbcW6ucZ17LtLA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJEbpAzdc6I/AAAAAAAAEW4/U9D6M_xya-I/s400/DSC_0047.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Here a view down the skylight with David on the scaffolding:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/16CdTumjbYDqsHwYQTjCPA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJEbmVGDEFI/AAAAAAAAEWs/6lf-nZCRTNw/s400/DSC_0043.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And a view of our house from the top of the dome:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PnIcNJR94Kjv3qhD-_goEg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJEboC1lumI/AAAAAAAAEWw/PkEvhP7azfM/s400/DSC_0044.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The window team insulating the window edges with wood fibre boards from <a href="http://www.hofatex.sk">HOFATEX</a> having a good time and doing a great job:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/w8uVbtz8cS0t9bf6EfipXA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJEbfXjq-eI/AAAAAAAAEWY/dFD_FV0RtcY/s400/DSC_0020.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Outside the XPS fits perfectly around the window. Better insulated window "frames" will be difficult to find.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AwpsP5ILyKqpo9GdJ07DrA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJEbd_gkp4I/AAAAAAAAEWU/X1hNn8tbyus/s400/DSC_0002.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The cutting XPS workshop: using a hot wire and stencils gives a very precise result:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/iRSDUZMBcv5TzCNeHxkbUA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJEblLX4qYI/AAAAAAAAEWo/fFhsX9RhyKY/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />and here the picture of the day dedicated to Pedrinho from Brazil who is following the blog every day. Happy Birthday!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8P9K7OZlvV9ooaOeI9gPUg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TJEbrHPviZI/AAAAAAAAEW8/dCqUEOmrsgQ/s400/DSC_0054.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow the dome will get a warm white clay "painted" surface...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-7989844689903647189?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-51443118020751674662010-09-14T13:35:00.000-07:002010-09-14T14:38:18.360-07:00Today we have many good pictures - the windows arrived and final plastering has begun! In the morning the scaffolding inside was erected again, but we found the clay plaster to bee too wet to be able to put on another layer... so a heater is drying the top of the dome for most of the day and night.<br /><br />Eduardas from Lithuania started to make a final plaster in one vault. Here is the preliminary result after 3 layers of different color, all done in about 3 hours time:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WFl1DULMqORE6BP3O60sJw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_dFYzPhcI/AAAAAAAAEV4/skdE2uD03co/s400/DSC_0180.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />If you wonder how he achieved the structure, here are the steps. After applying the plaster about 3-4mm thick, he took a rough roller for the surface structure:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IvOLBsiGZ4WGTs0QxF_Zcw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_c0ntH5LI/AAAAAAAAEVI/WKAsYM-slgU/s400/DSC_0097.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Then he was punching holes and scratching the plaster by hand:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/eISoIgj_8-swmP1lQ8Qpmg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_c4CukRtI/AAAAAAAAEVU/nP_EvCvwhoo/s400/DSC_0110.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8PV-YRby7XHbr1xH1-ipvA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_c56baihI/AAAAAAAAEVY/qlUwqw5DcCA/s400/DSC_0111.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This was then partially smoothened:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/r6MLnv3TAFos3cGtVuZRzg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_c8lT7AiI/AAAAAAAAEVg/Hsky7LIz8uo/s400/DSC_0116.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />On top of all this he applied a coat of <a href="http://www.rigi.cz/index.php?typ=RIA&showid=40">Picas ART</a> clay with a green tint, just slightly touching the surface.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TsGZPAk-hoDaSau4K9wxxg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_c_YW-u-I/AAAAAAAAEVo/aJiuo85ISSc/s400/DSC_0138.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This is the resulting structure:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/86hmFWz3ZZOL-M8gl_uB1g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_dBNNxGjI/AAAAAAAAEVs/2nbpaVjkz_w/s400/DSC_0152.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Then another layer of white <a href="http://www.rigi.cz">Picas ART</a> clay was applied, leaving some of the green clay visible:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/P-X6cpv8-QmfRhI6iMOhOQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_hF6DawZI/AAAAAAAAEWM/8wKFsG9QOxc/s400/DSC_0171.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />He said this is just the beginning, more will follow... but tomorrow it will be time for the Dome. Pavol and Christo did some preparations for tomorrow as well, putting on a red plaster with bits of Mother of Pearl. Looking forward to see the result tomorrow.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Yu__D1j4zp_khyZdBdYR7g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_dC6GuZOI/AAAAAAAAEVw/HmIRo_jorl4/s400/DSC_0167.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The windows arrived in the morning, but in the end we choose not to install them except for one example. There is so much to dry inside, without cross ventilation it would not work... <br /><br />The Windows were delivered by <a href="http://www.makrowin.sk">Makrowin</a>, they specialize on passive house windows, but in this particular case helped us to get frameless triple glazing. Just glass without frames are a good solution, but there are a few drawbacks - exchanging the window pane if it breaks is really hard and needs the removal of the inside plastering... and the windows can not be opened. Both is OK for us, we have a ventilation system and if we need new plaster inside it will be just an invitation to do some new exciting textures...<br /><br />The windows were put in the opening and are resting on 2 plastic distance holders.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ULUDLG2jktXVPRkXTzP9lw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_crP-np6I/AAAAAAAAEUs/UOCItB_mZ-Q/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Below the glass we drilled one small hole in each side of the octogonal. This is for a minimal ventilation, in winter there is always a risk of condensation and this might help.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/D5QjOcKXsxLdvzCMw2J9rA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_cpdsIfXI/AAAAAAAAEUo/8HFXXH6BG_M/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />I later explained the group what is important in windows, everything from the spacers to U value and air tightness. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/elBvUVkqyMyKwAtde7PmDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_cs40QazI/AAAAAAAAEUw/41DucQyzWhw/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Inside we are sealing the glass with a vapor and air tight tight tape, of course after having cleaned the OSB boards:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/E5S9N42pDu2z3a-8zt_gCw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_cwkpVmoI/AAAAAAAAEU8/SUstxp6PVLA/s400/DSC_0090.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Outside we are using a very different tape which is vapor open but wind tight. Both are from <a href="http://www.isocell.at">Isocell</a>.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4KvCAriJL-8P55me3VTt_g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_cx4BJZiI/AAAAAAAAEVA/ZlioLn5i50w/s400/DSC_0094.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The windows are fixed at the top and bottom. We plan to replace these with a frame of xps on the outside and wood fibre boards on the inside:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OLdH4kB-LGcha8xau71VKw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_c-QjttDI/AAAAAAAAEVk/nSlh6eD_uuM/s400/DSC_0126.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The outside XPS elements were cut by a hot wire cutter to the exact shape:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fKldtuIzBijXRaD2xZ63zw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_dD5CUvQI/AAAAAAAAEV0/105cYUVly_Q/s400/DSC_0178.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow more about how we did the inside wood fibre boards and later also more about how we plan to glue the window sill to the glass!<br /><br />Here are some pictures of technological advances as well, a mixing method much faster (and pleasant) than by hand:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/D884CLCcf8ziIcD2dmcsuQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_c2_WIjBI/AAAAAAAAEVQ/rwAmITRKbbY/s400/DSC_0103.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />and scratching the curved surface of the clay before the next layer is applied:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FLkeRyoht83RNFGDf46Qnw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_cuMXYEOI/AAAAAAAAEU0/ndHER3sJpWY/s400/DSC_0064.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We are also using XPS from <a href="http://www.isover.sk">Isover</a> to insulate the weekest areas of the skylight... this is later going to be cut and modeled to a smoother shape.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EE3WkB_Y9l4-07wIgRPcQA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI_czcCr6iI/AAAAAAAAEVE/V_fzdbHP7-k/s400/DSC_0095.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Now it is raining again - hopefully nothing gets too wet... probably only the bottom parts of the building. The measurements of realtive humidity are showing very high levels just below the outside plaster (95% RH) but luckily only 85% RH in the middle of the bales. Hope the humidity levels are about to drop now, everything seems to become more dry, inside and outside...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-5144311802075167466?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-56769163872408882152010-09-13T14:54:00.000-07:002010-09-13T15:24:52.837-07:00The last week of the workshop in front of us... just 5 days to finish the dome. <br /><br />Today the facade team did a great job, really getting on with their work! Here glueing on the distance holders made from a water tube:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ySIdtfbi4ZbL-n015xlvMw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI6f-s2xeTI/AAAAAAAAET0/-KX9lLTI7q0/s400/DSC_0016.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Several facades have been cut on top by Boris and are more or less finished:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6uSD_ovxpir2GNTchQZX5Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI6gC8_12CI/AAAAAAAAEUA/L7KRSYpNJps/s400/DSC_0038.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Discussing some details about the curvature...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6FTiQxNDgUNWg-8iZ0NcDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI6gBaD8xGI/AAAAAAAAET8/BSs9vMzAWs8/s400/DSC_0022.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The Black & Decker is not as good as Edo's Makita, but the job is getting done none the less:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qgrJW0TSyfOZFlFJK8E0ZQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI6f8_y13sI/AAAAAAAAETw/o6qCMBX3TUQ/s400/DSC_0014.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table> <br /><br />The main reason why this blog is written at midnight is Eduardas presentation of his plaster ideas for the dome... during the day he prepared several examples which he presented after dinner:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/dDsEtGfySxkO2jiuvm6cMA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI6f_5UJZgI/AAAAAAAAET4/FxoIIJSGlYk/s400/DSC_0017.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />After dinner his presentation was followed with interest:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V3W6iZf1puRfCtmUZY0GYQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI6gEePsT4I/AAAAAAAAEUE/xSTrUOXZv7I/s400/DSC_0070.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And later everybody could try to make some "easy" relief. What looked simple was not so simple...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1unL2nQm5GfqkwgyIayA9A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI6gF3j8W6I/AAAAAAAAEUI/El6oKjjtuP8/s400/DSC_0113.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The dome is going to get a "flame" relief- the reasons are simple - many people can work on it, it is possible to correct the mistakes they make and will cover the irregularities of the dome. Light and shadow will make this dome to look very exiting. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1qfZAu_oLDO3SM_gs-t04A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TI6gHfqJ7MI/AAAAAAAAEUM/y_nggrCOvag/s400/DSC_0139.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The smoothening of the floor got finished today! Great job, nice and flat, ready for a second last coat of wet clay mix. Looking forward to tomorrow getting the scaffolding back in and getting to work on the dome!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-5676916387240888215?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-77250067898693122322010-09-11T11:03:00.000-07:002010-09-11T11:25:59.939-07:00Today I will start with a picture from the small clay dome we built last year - the floor has been made and is drying and the entrance is getting a clay finish of a special kind. Gernot Minke has good experience with making clay plaster water resistant by mixing 8 to 12% of Bituminous emulsion (Bitumen that is water soluble) in the clay mix. Will be interesting to see how this works over time!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LoyqOLzbbATlDv7nKBZF9A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIvFc77tTUI/AAAAAAAAES4/GXgrkukJeTk/s400/DSC_0001.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Inside the dome there is a lot of work levelling the floor, we calculated 120 man hours for the floor, so hopefully we will finish it on monday!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_COfH1b9aEokeFYbzUmgNA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIvFeS3uQuI/AAAAAAAAES8/bo37rcy8WuE/s400/DSC_0005.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />If we had a ready mix the work would be much quicker. We also need just the right moisture content:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/z14xSknP0cQgTUknuwDJXQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIvFgR4_NPI/AAAAAAAAETA/zMzw-2KH8cI/s400/DSC_0006.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The facade is also very time consuming, a group of 4 people will have to work on the facade continuously for the whole next week if we want to have it finished. Here Edo is cutting out the circle for the window. He is not going to be here next week, we will definitely miss his expertise and tools...!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Xxc9U6kfrzYPA5k6q9T7uQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIvFiqkzufI/AAAAAAAAETE/E09_379QbHI/s400/DSC_0011.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And the highlight today: meat for lunch, at least for the few of us who are not vegetarian. Chicken cooked in closed clay pots. Delicious as always. The cooks František and Daniel are doing a great job. Good food is essential for a great group spirit. Here František is explaining the food he cooked:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CT9T8jF8qnP7q07XYurbQA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIvFkufO48I/AAAAAAAAETI/sRugAU1kmHE/s400/DSC_0019.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And as always - fun must be:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Gk99pUaQ3LvpS30NSKbkng?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIvFmwg7iqI/AAAAAAAAETM/XD86VG6s5aY/s400/10092010044.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />During the weekend participants go for wine tasting, aquapark or are just relaxing. One more week to go to finish the dome... let's see if we can do it.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-7725006789869312232?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-40990581640430553162010-09-10T11:41:00.000-07:002010-09-10T12:07:47.556-07:00Main happening today was the removal of the scaffolding inside. The clay plaster on the inside of the dome needs more drying and we need to level the floor tomorrow. Rather a stunning view of the space, looks much bigger inside than outside:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NNzFxTFqTZfYvga-J9qW_w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6r-V4s4I/AAAAAAAAESk/eD0XFVqYePo/s400/DSC_0057.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Moving out the scaffolding did not take too long, and we took it out in big pieces, so that we can build it up again next week:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CY1UhPCABQ9nf3hartyDcw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6j4kvlsI/AAAAAAAAESQ/gYoJ0zzQc0A/s400/DSC_0038.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Last elements on their way out:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FI2GAgR9p3SLerZZvqhQzg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6lb1A80I/AAAAAAAAESU/ExGbpaJMA08/s400/DSC_0045.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And of course that needs an appropriate celebration:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZyQO5lGOy0fRQZvQawCZrA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6nANUoCI/AAAAAAAAESY/OSbBI_ahioM/s400/DSC_0047.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Before we took the scaffolding down we had to fix the upper skylight - not easy to get it up on the outside because of the fresh plaster:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oDAg47lN2pwu3b5O25Ebew?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6dC5vQXI/AAAAAAAAER8/tICA8JGTNLs/s400/DSC_0021.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Finally up on top thanks to Pierre and Sam:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/snheWno0Q90Xdft9tAWWAg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6eUs1raI/AAAAAAAAESA/5cxUccatJEg/s400/DSC_0022.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Edo fixing the skylight from the inside:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Su9VnWXOTbp1kL79STTijA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6hcvVmzI/AAAAAAAAESI/PDDGXNaOemg/s400/DSC_0028.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The skylight opening needs a proper cleaning - clay can easily be washed:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/BnMGNywrVTkhOhbeLeoJvw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6iYLdhJI/AAAAAAAAESM/QlaFJmGtBWg/s400/DSC_0035.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The outside has its last clay plaster surface - hope it dries by thursday next week!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Dc2enovF1sLHbfiLhx9Law?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6o6rf8vI/AAAAAAAAESc/0I_p9En7eK4/s400/DSC_0049.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The plaster masters Piet and Sunny are packing up and preparing to drive back to Germany at night. Thanks a lot for your great work!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WBwXcodBX5QVMjMIbL--1g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6q9TL9xI/AAAAAAAAESg/gndzxAn03oo/s400/DSC_0052.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The oak facade has gotten a nicely cut out window opening! This facade is very time consuming. The dark marks on the wood are going to disappear slowly with rain and sun and the wood will turn a nice silvery grey.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bIsG8cCjEA5oXWSTntkqfQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6f3pV-yI/AAAAAAAAESE/w6ziPW7PFxE/s400/DSC_0023.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Mixing the clay mix for the floor on a sheet moving forth and back. Very efficient:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zPFxESo4oZrxLMIV6yAu_Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6Y12vaZI/AAAAAAAAERs/Y383TiyxGL8/s400/DSC_0009.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2nvO3ftsmIiFdjmfFsqANg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6anNFT3I/AAAAAAAAER0/OLvlTwbE0Ww/s400/DSC_0010.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Today we nearly finished the basic layers in the vaults, here Roman leveling the plaster:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JKmwbZaAJoPsOYpQwSHp5Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIp6XWBYuqI/AAAAAAAAERo/Ko5Pj36IqEs/s400/DSC_0008.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow there will be more floor leveling, some places several cm are missing... and the facade will need attention several more days... looking forward to the final plastering inside next week.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-4099058164043055316?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-42086581424014558092010-09-09T13:35:00.001-07:002010-09-09T13:57:41.509-07:00Today was a drying day - the weather has improved, and even the dome on the outside starts to become drier. Still it was too wet inside to do any more plastering in the dome.<br /><br />Because we had not followed the usual rules, not to plaster on wet clay plaster, the dome is getting some fairly big cracks... clay contracts where there is too much of it at one place. The dome will need another layer of plaster eventually.<br /><br />We started plastering the vaults with the fine <a href="http://www.rigi.cz/index.php?typ=RIA&showid=40">PICAS clay</a>:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hAvG5-q6NDOmutsornMi8A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIlGHEM9jhI/AAAAAAAAERI/5hSjM_AiYdw/s400/DSC_0005.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In one vault we added a bit of straw, just like the dome:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Hk1lwv8S7mhOwJkQeu5HHQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIlGQ0c-ZII/AAAAAAAAERM/nEiqP8Xwx10/s400/DSC_0008.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Another group started leveling the floor inside with a second stamped clay surface.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UDi9B0n62cXhnGoQzisd3Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIlFyYqWceI/AAAAAAAAERA/gZX_X8cGuKc/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The stamping tools work better with a layer of plastic, the clay does not stick that well:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2T6msv3txymqk_u40AgEpw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIlGEmNOIeI/AAAAAAAAERE/FmLkmF8R5vU/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Outside the lower parts are plastered to create a level surface for the EPDM we will put on next week.<br /><br />The oak facade is progressing, but stainless screws did not arrive so we had to fix them preliminary with normal screws, later we will exchange them for stainless steel.<br /><br />Tomorrow will be another big plaster day, with plaster on the outside and finishing the vaults inside... hopefully everything will dry over the weekend.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-4208658142401455809?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-71091801186503103952010-09-08T13:47:00.000-07:002010-09-08T14:33:51.393-07:00The weather is awful - this morning the droplets of rain were so small the wind carried them below the tent. Definitely not a weather to dry clay plaster. Luckily in the afternoon rain stopped and the temperature has increased. Hopefully no more rain tonight...!<br /><br />Because of the rain another shelter was built using the ladders - now the group working on the facade could set up their equipment.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gvS437NfGKtXMCBvYOZJ3Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIf1jwjyFgI/AAAAAAAAEPw/wzBAgN5MSR8/s400/DSC_0003.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The 32mm oak boards were laid out on the marked space and cut to fit. The stainless steel screws did not arrive yet, so they could not be mounted.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PtsVsxEyorsw6OOn5kxM7w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIf19zeh8YI/AAAAAAAAEQQ/h0TMTVItzGI/s400/DSC_0065.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />But several m2 got prepared. The wood will be placed vertical with 8mm gaps in between. With time the oak boards will become a shiny silver grey color - just by aging naturally.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8aYV_jQS5nG99k4xjmdgmA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIf11LCvFvI/AAAAAAAAEQE/xzULPrWLBOk/s400/DSC_0018.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Some clay mixtures are better done the traditional way:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PNmQhK8mt4RluDuk8FM1MQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIf1pKVJqVI/AAAAAAAAEP0/vk57wqnPj9g/s400/DSC_0006.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The dome got some last smoothing finish - <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/v0IRI592w8ivF9gaRA3cEA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIf1tFjJThI/AAAAAAAAEP4/VMvR3TotZMg/s400/DSC_0011.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />the straw in the clay is standing out giving the dome a golden look.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nAuSWMZRSQGHMjINQUXwDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIf1wGkd7ZI/AAAAAAAAEP8/I3wdQmawJPY/s400/DSC_0014.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Outside the bottom of the dome got a smooth layer of clay/gravel mix.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/at5R5WTdzwO-wfyUH4e16A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIf2A7F6BOI/AAAAAAAAEQU/kV4v-eZXESA/s400/DSC_0084.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Most of the day was spent smoothing the arches inside:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/D6XLd85nsW9SqGclD5ybGw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIf1y5GdexI/AAAAAAAAEQA/idlf_8sQ5Jg/s400/DSC_0017.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Today the most fun part was making the clay floor in the small clay dome we made last year. The floor is a trial floor for the straw bale dome. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yb-1T1M1JiUm3N67rCH3SA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIf2CtW9DQI/AAAAAAAAEQY/c6fk7MulEq4/s400/DSC_0091.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />After bringing in a clay mixture with linseed oil the floor was compacted by dancing - great way to get a hard and smooth surface, although not completely even. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/QhCHyXaSqimmzXkkLZyJYg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIf14OlgneI/AAAAAAAAEQI/SWujq_-r2Vo/s400/DSC_0027.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4iQMixlUD7J4gUOn8LsFMA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIf16EgntOI/AAAAAAAAEQM/1xP6KNau4Oc/s400/DSC_0038.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tonight we are forcing the drying process inside - with 15KW of heating and 20000m3 of air moved around with ventilators an hour, we hope to achieve a fairly dry inside by tomorrow. On top of this 2 dehumidifiers are running....<br /><br />In the evening the youngsters had fun with the diabolo sticks...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bu94wc7ThbmWCXC1HaFxaA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIgA05LK4tI/AAAAAAAAEQs/SMir9U-dQpQ/s400/DSC_0013.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2HeuGMXWDCi2QQC-71YJHw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIgA2Lw5TdI/AAAAAAAAEQw/ttUqDBXsBok/s400/DSC_0044.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IhepiTzSOrhWp7ojWmmpQw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIgA2x39eCI/AAAAAAAAEQ0/oRTQGeZffX4/s400/DSC_0097.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-7109180118650310395?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-36308813016275535982010-09-07T12:24:00.000-07:002010-09-07T12:51:25.238-07:00Not everything went by the plan today - the gravel was delivered in the afternoon instead of the morning, there was less of the facade paper than anticipated... but still a lot got done.<br /><br />Here the facade covered with the UV resistant windbreaking paper. Later a oak facade will cover up the black areas. We got dry gravel level the terrain. The gravel will also be covered by the EPDM membrane later.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/BbZoXbTBOhfmfwGCFnl-zg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaRcOwNSnI/AAAAAAAAEOM/7GviJZFfFFE/s400/DSC_0019.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HVe1v01aYLC5gyPeSB14Eg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaRiizXSQI/AAAAAAAAEOY/PtBMDMf5W1M/s400/DSC_0036.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Working hard sometimes demands a good massage!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/dCzcXCR3_j_kEsp6yvyxLA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaRaSUzfXI/AAAAAAAAEOE/vzOMFy9hcBs/s400/DSC_0017.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Others were busy trying out different mixes for the floor. The trials done yesterday were cracking too much.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2N4D9GUwR9A8_ykqiQv83g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaRemc1OTI/AAAAAAAAEOQ/bViwvt2tT_k/s400/DSC_0022.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In the evening the Oak boards arrived for the facade. We will not treat the wood, the oak will become a shiny grey/silver just by aging.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZzW3dA9RJTLTtjfbG2kJyQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaRga4xHAI/AAAAAAAAEOU/PgJiajTxeNw/s400/DSC_0034.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Even filling Earth bags needs the right technique, a bucket is very helpful...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/U5sDLIbQYN_q2rZI7Y47mw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaRkrXYDbI/AAAAAAAAEOc/WYWOXGGc5-w/s400/DSC_0038.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hDXUVxrHvlevY61R4EJCEA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaRotnweUI/AAAAAAAAEOg/8RqjiML7Vqk/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Carrying them to a big pile:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2dsmOmbPvSGojGm_R-0iJg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaR-nyj9nI/AAAAAAAAEOw/aiJ1DcJ_ZDU/s400/DSC_0066.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Max after working on some details in the dome - good it's just clay!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/v0BqM39bAewDqJXMZYgOxg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaRq-4fZQI/AAAAAAAAEOk/sO2FYh3NEbQ/s400/DSC_0047.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Sitting on the scaffolding...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ArHaNnUfNwhMEeeO6An97Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaRvQp8QxI/AAAAAAAAEOo/TOe17LlB_fA/s400/DSC_0053.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Mixing clay plaster:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/z7AhIgHbb4cFA9Ig_9uWlg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaR8SL-JxI/AAAAAAAAEOs/niJwrHx2rHc/s400/DSC_0064.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The evening meal with different spreads (and some ready made from <a href="http://www.alfabio.com">Alfabio</a>) and homemade bread. The cooks are doing a good job giving us healthy and tasty food:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/j3wKinjihesKUHXMBLj_Pw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaSBl6Ic7I/AAAAAAAAEO4/3s2wd9nd-Q4/s400/DSC_0109.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4WqyhjGDdJmv8mu_zNb3QQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaSDK6vc5I/AAAAAAAAEO8/2VQpiIg32Ik/s400/DSC_0115.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />40 people are about the maximum we can manage in our living room :-)<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qJ7syd8MM7xHWdp_iVhhdw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaSFEmnbGI/AAAAAAAAEPA/XQmqF0lkmF4/s400/DSC_0129.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />After diner the Plaster guys went back to work in the dome - the plaster has to be just wet enough to be smoothened so this could not wait for tomorrow... the dome is looking great already!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GdKf2UIuMewArGa8nPUxxw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaXKeEejfI/AAAAAAAAEPg/MrglWQ0ydo8/s400/DSC_0012.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Max putting finishing touches on the edges:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/K0ZW2UvjnGxjmot_ZVvllA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaXIEVhr6I/AAAAAAAAEPY/rB8Eq5Oc2iA/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/BVvJwwZx_L0d2OMHLB23cw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaXGlLckJI/AAAAAAAAEPU/E0q1BOGBqYA/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And to give them all a good time Pierre is playing the flute in the top of the Dome :-)<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HaAQui0B_PxAjoC5XgthxQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIaXJZPbqNI/AAAAAAAAEPc/M04T0vtjqkE/s400/DSC_0008.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Great day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-3630881301627553598?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-50572722610311021352010-09-06T12:56:00.000-07:002010-09-06T13:15:55.473-07:00Today was the beginning of the next workshop. A mix of new and known faces. In the morning Gernot Minke had his usual lecture about clay buildings, strawbale construction and green roofs. This time in our living room:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/aF3NOi8FW51NZdfQF9d8sA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIVIXCOm6YI/AAAAAAAAENo/bQ5u5JHjsh0/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In the afternoon the cutting machine was demonstrated and I had a short presentation of what had been done so far in the first workshop.<br /><br />After the 4 o'clock tea work started... unfortunately I have no pictures today, the two hours passed so quickly I did not manage to get the camera out...more tomorrow when work starts for real!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-5057272261031102135?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-34126602947504230322010-09-05T14:19:00.001-07:002010-09-05T14:35:26.947-07:00This year has been rather wet and cold. We were lucky to get dry straw bales...<br /><br />In the free week some participants choose to make a trip to the High Tatras - but the weather they experienced was not what you would expect in this time of the year! <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/dXG52kAxhYtOIqvtJnlIjA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIQHstR3kSI/AAAAAAAAEM8/oivoxy-QdOQ/s400/DSC_0466.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />But they had had a great time in spite of the weather!<br /><br />Here in Hrubý Šúr the plastering continued inside and outside. For the dome some acrobatics are necessary to get the plaster on:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DcXCvHBkuuUcufA4IoGwgA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIQLQlM_mjI/AAAAAAAAENE/ZyfzUaWEpbY/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zYCY6Zshs5kz2P-id-vecg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIQLThuLsuI/AAAAAAAAENM/q33_hyWAhE0/s400/DSC_0051.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And we are getting new spectators every day - today there was even an article in the tabloid sunday paper "Nový Čas":<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nvo77NdIFJt940JcNi0dXQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIQLSRtMvNI/AAAAAAAAENI/rMK1BKtwcTI/s400/DSC_0058.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The dome is becoming a popular talking item in the village as well and a popular sunday walk destination...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-3412660294750423032?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-49523934455830022792010-09-04T14:21:00.000-07:002010-09-04T14:36:31.845-07:00Friday and saturday were plaster days! Piet and his helpers have done a lot of work plastering the dome inside on Friday and 6 vaults on Saturday.<br /><br />Here in the top of the dome on Friday, where a lot of irregularities had to be made even:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mF9JeOJn4gTORuHEyxwegg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIHz2-xlZcI/AAAAAAAAELs/8mAZASnL2gA/s400/DSC_0041.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The second layer of plaster covers the straw:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EPEcKMXv6s_aRsX3ZqWz4g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIHz4cSNwFI/AAAAAAAAELw/zX27ny6MNcs/s400/DSC_0044.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The vaults are also getting a more even finish - good work:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zyk_OoSKdFwCg869zNW-2Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIK4V9ZLZ2I/AAAAAAAAEMU/S5Ufv4GF5uU/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Zuzana helping out:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/v1CkZOagJ04Vxq4TjL0MVw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIK4Xn4wJFI/AAAAAAAAEMY/uLPQN6b76co/s400/DSC_0011.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The surface is then made rough for better adherence of the next layer:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ftNbEQA-nNFr3v81Bdlaag?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIK4ZKPaxRI/AAAAAAAAEMc/iFGj4jq78yI/s400/DSC_0022.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Piet making a nice curvature:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/leXZrIS0EjGwkiS9ImUUag?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIK4aERqm5I/AAAAAAAAEMg/wKQ2rusErQ8/s400/DSC_0026.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Spraying the top of the vault is not so easy:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/O4MI2pYE4UW9FrUtPW_PBg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIK4buG-iWI/AAAAAAAAEMk/P5UaKvLmSA4/s400/DSC_0042.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We now have closed the windows with some PE membrane and heat the interior of the dome. At the same time the ventilators help draw the moisture out from the walls and once per 30 minutes the skylight ventilator pulls out the air from the inside. Hopefully this will make the plaster dry fairly quickly.<br /><br />And in the evening some participants of the first workshop came back from their trip to the High Tatras - they experienced over 1m of snow. The weather has really been very unusual for this time of the year!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-4952393445583002279?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-48232616141012516662010-09-04T00:23:00.000-07:002010-09-04T00:35:01.247-07:00This week has been a drying week - or at least should have been. Monday and Tuesday there was a lot of rain and wind, with the rain going almost horizontally. This was later clearly visible on some wet spots on the borders of the dome. Luckily there is only foam glass below these parts and no straw bales:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hys6LJbHFI2tx4w6-2TLbw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIHzxB41jmI/AAAAAAAAELc/XxTtt2Pwfak/s400/DSC_0011.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Inside the ventilators are doing a good job, as you can see the drying process proceeding slowly but steadily. We have 3 ventilators in th edome with each about 7000m3/h keeping the air exchange very high. So far we used about 330KWh for ventilation during the last 5 days.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qEG2c-0cytHrFE-fNyY4zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIHzvj0DlHI/AAAAAAAAELY/ml8SUGoiOGc/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The strong wind gave us some concern in the beginning of the week, the 1,2m long metal bolts did hold but moved in the soft earth. Most only a few cm, but this one at least 15cm - luckily the forces are nearly horizontal, and the bolts did not get pulled out.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/t55bXczmLZuXO46xAi5LWw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIHzzhjgnKI/AAAAAAAAELg/SU5cAmrfK9w/s400/DSC_0013.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Here you can see the aerodynamics of the tent: Pushed down on the right side and lifted on the left side:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/epAWDOQH06AcUu7XkwWpCg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TIH13Qsu_hI/AAAAAAAAEME/gPYbOfwRUcY/s400/DSC_0016.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Now everything is dry and on Friday the plasterers arrived - more on their work in the next blog.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-4823261614101251666?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-621683592894809312010-08-29T08:23:00.000-07:002010-08-29T08:37:01.572-07:00Today is the last day of the 1st workshop. As a coincidence, the village organizes a village dancing night we plan to attend. But as planned, saturday morning was a regular working day.<br /><br />Franišek Kurtin from <a href="http://www.ecoshop.cz">Ecoshop</a> fixed the solar shower in the morning:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/W668AaF7ZQ-4NaKbvn3fFQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7V6qLegI/AAAAAAAAEJo/vXfv0a7IKzQ/s400/DSC_0002.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We attached the data logger to the cables - now we are able to measure the drying process as well:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/sTbhjZ-dEpZw-Ld_ixm7Cw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7ad0CWFI/AAAAAAAAEJ4/9146OE41g9U/s400/DSC_0014.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />David is finishing the reinforced plaster layer of the dome:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/D9oW4cvYUGZtYbG2_yo39Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7XIBUEGI/AAAAAAAAEJs/9ZNev5-b6lg/s400/DSC_0007.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This is the view of the dome - we finished this part just as we planned:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HmCqoKpzxBfFIEmGd2RIaA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7YxDJ57I/AAAAAAAAEJ0/zGs_FL9ea84/s400/DSC_0011.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Last bit of work inside - smoothening the surface of the dome. We can not introduce too much moisture:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/R71fkoxfJm4CsTdP7nGwvQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7bXBH35I/AAAAAAAAEJ8/vnlHtKG6qgg/s400/DSC_0018.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The cleaning crew - straw can be used for everything:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/72EpQPxSy55V7qp6c5otUw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7dKDuGYI/AAAAAAAAEKA/n5EHsQ-pbxU/s400/DSC_0021.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The most important items - ventilators with 7000m3/h to dry the plaster. We have 4 of them in action for teh next week.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vFxzThT0bpVMO1EeQ2-0oA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7e8xM3hI/AAAAAAAAEKE/99rwg6fzepY/s400/DSC_0023.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ga8LBtbeOYC9eabZgqk5lg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7f8kDmrI/AAAAAAAAEKI/YaYLX45yUsA/s400/DSC_0024.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In the evening singing in the dome and saying goodby to the participants leaving:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2pP9pf2-dNUnbVe9CQPWjg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7hGoprvI/AAAAAAAAEKM/jlYKAlat650/s400/DSC_0030.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WHFs47g6-0OAGsKSpLQY7A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7iUWFdAI/AAAAAAAAEKQ/Ys0Cp8thOZA/s400/DSC_0033.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />LAter having fun at the village dancing evening:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fVtYHabw8LbvpRk-HKrk6w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7jsGJWxI/AAAAAAAAEKU/NuITZxH-4Js/s400/DSC_0036.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/z-1mfpq_jvSvIbBdmZx48g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7kinJrUI/AAAAAAAAEKY/0vioBhFPN88/s400/DSC_0043.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3pa6holNcjOjLjjfwA7IrA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7l9G369I/AAAAAAAAEKc/J-NzV9cG4Fw/s400/DSC_0044.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Y0zxbJ3ppZGhie99qonFcA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7nXBtYBI/AAAAAAAAEKg/a4m8WJWrovk/s400/DSC_0049.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/m-x5-XTvb2WTY8U8xgOsKg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7otZPkHI/AAAAAAAAEKk/evfWE3hoTOc/s400/DSC_0059.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EIXlEy1Mqwg7wyV9HJIEqg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7pp970rI/AAAAAAAAEKo/5eqZ9L1OkS4/s400/DSC_0069.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The last participants are siting at the fire until early morning:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pFjpGt_8H8a-OmKGyWBsfg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THp7qwgQKRI/AAAAAAAAEKs/e5Veijs3ZPs/s400/DSC_0093.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-62168359289480931?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-69603139810792029112010-08-27T12:27:00.000-07:002010-08-27T12:54:15.259-07:00Today was visitors day - too bad nobody thought about taking pictures... about 70 people came for a visit, and 60 people stayed for the presentation.<br /><br />Yesterday evening Zuzana organized a Slovak dance evening - lot's of fun but exhausting:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-gfPEF8GQaQtsh8qlzjAFg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THgSyruSrXI/AAAAAAAAEIo/jkpNKVEsZ2A/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Participants trying the steps...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FS1RW3-pdH-uFeUzXxPwxQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THgTMKayQQI/AAAAAAAAEJI/IyAAM3vtH3g/s400/DSC_0009.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A round dance for everybody:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wWeLEek6ZhkHvpR8PpBOyA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THgS16VZ-LI/AAAAAAAAEIs/C8zbyzzOtyk/s400/DSC_0014.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In the morning we started to build in the sensors - we managed to put in all the important ones before the infills were finished with the gravel/clay mix. Here laid out before installation:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/C8iZ6qqJIYwR9iP45Vq-Tw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THgS6rtvcXI/AAAAAAAAEIw/3-RNpd9B2gw/s400/DSC_0025.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We put the cables in the outside clay, making a hole for the sensor. Sensors we built into the clay or foam glass were wrapped in a facade textile that is open to vapors but protects against dust and clay. Most important will be the measurements in the last few cm of straw:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/k74nOQT-elGlK60BjRjoDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THgTCfa_nwI/AAAAAAAAEI8/dowV7IQlYlI/s144/DSC_0081.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Catching the cables thrown up to the skylight - not possible to walk on wet clay:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0xHZHladVWRv8WRAXuwDlQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THgS_tKT8qI/AAAAAAAAEI4/sU-JN59VKUc/s400/DSC_0058.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Sitting in the skylight...no structural problems.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/baCagsdP_tZE2PuvouhysA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THgTGbIiZkI/AAAAAAAAEJA/tcrIxFjwMUg/s400/DSC_0090.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Last changes to the slope - the curvature is nearly final, so it has to be done right:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TC_MyC2k-Wu81F5qkXn8NQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THgS9Z-RtkI/AAAAAAAAEI0/nHwkybit1oQ/s400/DSC_0052.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In the afternoon there was strong rain pouring down, but before we finished early a lot of material got moved. Lot's of strong hands:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/We_Ce5b3BUlI8fCdTGg6yw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THgTRtCangI/AAAAAAAAEJQ/kujZ4xq0-5U/s400/DSC_0136.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The slopes are nearly finished and are nicely shaping up:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZNK6wYJT1XR2ChGVlxl0Pg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THgTJ9KdDVI/AAAAAAAAEJE/SNsZEO-LRMA/s400/DSC_0094.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />With a clay layer the surface looks nearly finished. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Vwo1SXPeDtyataDgmUc_OQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THgTO7w8U6I/AAAAAAAAEJM/Y6tJ9V7JgQs/s400/DSC_0105.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow there is still some more that needs to be filled in, and the clay plaster has to be finished on the outside. On the inside the domes needs to be smoothened - but maybe we are bringing in too much moisture. It does dry slowly in this rainy weather....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-6960313981079202911?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-29329810419877497112010-08-26T13:30:00.000-07:002010-08-26T14:18:04.544-07:00Today is the second last day and of course a group photo needed to be taken:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yXQiYwFn6LZ-jtQjIuHziA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbYF5aLg-I/AAAAAAAAEIY/NXxbD4Dri6I/s400/IMG_6085.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The mood is exstatic, people are still full of energy. Here some pictures from the breaks. We have a swimming pond in the garden which is very popular:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2OLrrxfW4SDfsG-4izIGGA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbREFYbJ0I/AAAAAAAAEHA/LNPD3DVZifg/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />and a solar shower:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/sZf38DHpo5gcZwZL5-xBvA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRGVS7nsI/AAAAAAAAEHE/xlctivEjh_g/s400/DSC_0004.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The infills look a bit strange, a combination of strawbales and foam glass in bags, but it does the job.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8dxlNRubkNE7JvdW4TR86w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRIMfGBoI/AAAAAAAAEHI/rGnAJjstSks/s400/DSC_0031.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This is a relative moisture and temperature logger from <a href="http://moisture-monitor.com/">Denmark</a> specially made for straw bale buildings. Today we set it up and tested the cabling. Affordable and easy to set up. Looking forward to the first measurements after we build them in tomorrow!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uSZiEAu4ZE29dRIsViAHBQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRJW-GbGI/AAAAAAAAEHM/fRyeDv26lmw/s400/DSC_0033.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />To smoothen the surface of the dome, we calculated we need about 12m3 of material - a clay/gravel mix usually used for roads. Ideal for us, not too wet and hopefully will dry quickly.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/n0iMfrc96VBZpaDwjGA0Fg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRLkHLPgI/AAAAAAAAEHQ/DOJIEAEGje0/s400/DSC_0051.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The mix was then moved up the dome by a people's chain.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3CL0DS50Z_mx1olS9dHopQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRU9I236I/AAAAAAAAEHo/oOSxJDq6lgU/s400/DSC_0130.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Ropes were put up to simulate the curvature of the final dome to help us get the geometry right:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-pqIeo28gKl0AV7cskHOog?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRWQFwR7I/AAAAAAAAEHs/1XTsM5hbNRE/s400/DSC_0206.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The cooks Jakub and Lucia with a huge Pumpkin:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OVxqD0M3oSbpJyupXgbaJw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRNKmEccI/AAAAAAAAEHU/aT7u74hMV6Y/s400/DSC_0058.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Another task today was making the wall of the vaults even with a light straw/clay mix. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pTDqxUW1FOLv0nX_UHOw7g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRZDY5KQI/AAAAAAAAEH0/wRNhAatVfJY/s400/DSC_0222.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A rather "muddy" business:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/85U62swT2Z9S1jFGjlQjNA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbROcUGKHI/AAAAAAAAEHY/4hew8IrrPys/s400/DSC_0069.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A ventilator in the skylight helps drying the plaster - our greatest enemy is time and moisture. Please some more wind...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bmBQEFSv_KdT83avrEehaA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRPhADA3I/AAAAAAAAEHc/eglYJDEGfzY/s400/DSC_0076.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A look into the vaults with the scaffolding still standing in the middle:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Qd8Nk-g5U4_1E6Y3ZTlOQw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRReg_lbI/AAAAAAAAEHg/UWeQ6O0MKQw/s400/DSC_0085.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Our great friends the Lithuanians had to leave tonight, driving back to Kaunas. Thank you for your work and inspiring us all. If anybody is interested in their prefab straw bale building or amazing clay plasters, see their web sites <a href="http://www.ecococon.lt">www.ecococon.lt</a> and <a href="http://www.indigas.lt">www.indigas.lt</a>. Eduardo (in the middle) is coming back for the second work shop and will be responsible for the artistic side of the clay plastering. Something to look forward to.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tZsWUUOMAgPhiuh5OWMCwA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRatI6g5I/AAAAAAAAEH8/vOgbOTmIChU/s400/DSC_0239.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />At night there was fun for the young:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3NB1ceQQZnYvjAaiGOAhPg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRcZb8i_I/AAAAAAAAEIA/CbyikRpFZ-I/s400/DSC_0244.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />while the older listened to our organic farmer presenting his circular farming concept.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fI0NaN8I0XOEUN-mwcvOzQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THbRd86LzsI/AAAAAAAAEIE/RlCcz-2RAaU/s400/DSC_0263.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow afternoon (Friday) from 15-18h there will be an open day at the building site - you are welcome to pay us a visit!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-2932981041987749711?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-42761259480796395432010-08-25T14:54:00.000-07:002010-08-25T15:25:38.396-07:00Today we got a phone call at 06.00 - the lorry driver with the foam glass was asking for directions. Directions were easy to give, but two cars were in the way and no place for unloading was suitable, so we quickly hurried to make space. The 1t big bag was pulled to the side with the car:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OK2Z6HN7zzGCWmwWvzgVlQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUExDwzrI/AAAAAAAAEF8/Tia7sQ-z09U/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Another 40m3 of foam glass for fill in:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TV-6azx0aKhbqyDkD2FdUA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUIWtkZYI/AAAAAAAAEGA/-9clASL4PgQ/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The German plasterer brought some fine straw he is planning to use in the interier plaster:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/M-fpGmxL06MzPgk3Q7oejw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUL6ixdqI/AAAAAAAAEGE/L9URT850oJM/s400/DSC_0009.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />View of the inside after the first layer of clay slick:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ciq-7lEffCQWE2GkD7I8gQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUPzP9mTI/AAAAAAAAEGI/_Qq8sJ86w6A/s400/DSC_0012.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Today I also got a picture of the skylight ring without support - one cable for opening the skylight and one for downlights that will be attached to the ring.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/f-n-VwFUvXVRxnn8HPOpOA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUS4QAKDI/AAAAAAAAEGM/vzmYVeCBSKc/s400/DSC_0013.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A view out of the skylight down on one of the vaults:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/w3JLl_ejpNZcFfM5ee6LPQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUVTK_8JI/AAAAAAAAEGQ/5aPEG5oNfJo/s400/DSC_0016.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The main task today was to fill in the valleys between the vaults - although we ran out of strawbales half way through and had to use more foam glass, all triangles were filled in:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/h1-01RDvvFWP7pPs7zr56Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUXi_BRrI/AAAAAAAAEGU/GDGwCvcc3a8/s400/DSC_0036.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Maki smoothing out the irregularities of the dome:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/g_eSBSi_o6Ei36B_abfpMA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUaYX1LNI/AAAAAAAAEGY/P7By9YWX9Oc/s400/DSC_0050.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Every straw bale building has to have a "window of truth" where the original straw bales are visible - here at the entrance trying out a reclaimed window from the mill:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/G9kxM_imb2Y1XnPni5v8Ng?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUcehuDoI/AAAAAAAAEGc/SC2zjAYJVd4/s400/DSC_0060.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Re-baling: shortening a bale with a double needle...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7on1AHNg-DVzr0pXD1YByQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUf8kVWRI/AAAAAAAAEGg/6wiV_KaraTM/s400/DSC_0065.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Sieving some sand with clay particles to find out if it can become a suitable additive to our clay mix:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5JShwaO5Qh2N59QKMk2baA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUh8r75cI/AAAAAAAAEGk/iDuEkM7A5ak/s400/DSC_0086.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Clay plaster in the dome, smoothened:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6UoWbV8dA51W64TSFz1WZw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THWUkLNtgVI/AAAAAAAAEGs/9IgOBsz21uk/s400/DSC_0108.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow we will hopefully fill in all the triangles and smoothen the valleys - luckily the day was windy and the clay plaster is drying out quickly!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-4276125948079639543?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-25383247645870990842010-08-24T11:26:00.001-07:002010-09-15T13:25:44.827-07:00Today we completed the dome! The last rings of straw bale were put in and the wooden ring holding the skylight got fixed in place.<br /><br />But first we had to plaster the inside of the vaults, a very dirty adventure!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5a0YO9hNcW7qNJ9064H39A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THQOrJ0scQI/AAAAAAAAEE0/sqlnJ5PzOl4/s400/DSC_0060.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The outside of the dome got a "shaving", looking much better afterwards:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lDlc7lOotf6HDbVtjSDFdQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THQO4gM0AQI/AAAAAAAAEE8/R1TY0eVdQlM/s400/DSC_0080.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Plastering the top of the dome is not easy - luckily the roof construction is strong enough to hold the scaffolding:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AN3iHSYCpErZy9gaxFQaUg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THQPdv0pcmI/AAAAAAAAEFI/npJG5hv48rA/s400/DSC_0145.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The skylight hole si slowly closing up - a fairly impressive view:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FK1UAm5BLwKwIAv7sIR-Zg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THQPUNoSEaI/AAAAAAAAEFA/7c6E86D0rNY/s400/DSC_0112.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Last bale in! Using the sliding boards we can make the last small bale fit tightly:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/aOOAnP2m5Zg_VEDA7RL1PA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THQOFfYc8bI/AAAAAAAAEEw/M58IkJ-wOJg/s400/DSC_0009.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The ring holding the skylight is painted white and put in place.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/M1xEijzQqHhvpUz-NTAE6w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THQPaxt0RMI/AAAAAAAAEFE/wCGvEO22OQo/s400/DSC_0128.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Some clay plaster on the outside is applied before the upper ring is placed back on:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EenB3mmxg4OT5YAteKK4Bw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THQNvEWFbjI/AAAAAAAAEEs/7W6yj-NZJco/s400/DSC_0503.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The outer ring is lowered onto the construction and fixed with screws. Now the skylight ring should hold in place.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1ssArdVfN2JWEeyO1Jnfmg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THQNrJrPQrI/AAAAAAAAEEo/y62nIsITJhs/s400/DSC_0505.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow plastering will continue. We hope the weather will improve, we need the plaster to dry quickly so that we can fill in the triangles between the vaults.<br /><br />The dome has gained a lot of rigidity by being finished, a layer of dry clay plaster will make it very stiff. Great construction!<br /><br />Here a link to a report about our project in the main news: <a href="http://media.markiza.sk/a510/video/part/file/2/0025/2010_08_28_00_00_0_televizne_noviny_27_prvy_slameny_dom_na_svete_1.mp4">Markiza News on 28.8.2010</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-2538324764587099084?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-5870025731489386162010-08-23T12:45:00.000-07:002010-08-23T13:40:44.843-07:00After the participants had 1 and 1/2 day off during the weekend, everybody was looking forward to take the building to the next level. Some had visited the Hričov festival, others spent some quality time in the Auqa Park or lakes nearby. A great weekend with great weather!<br /><br />On saturday afternoon I got some help to drill holes for the ventilation system, and on sunday the ring for the skylight arrived. The carpenter put it on the roof of his car. Only old cars are strong enough for such load. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xviYhs4jgiW6IJnmWTv2ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLG5fog7nI/AAAAAAAAECU/OmZ5IUqaX0g/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We checked the fit of the skylight. The skylight ring has a rather high ring, because we plan to insulate the skylight also from the outside to avoid the worst heat bridges.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4cdzJlWvQJn9b-5kEOO3dw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLG67cV0vI/AAAAAAAAECY/5mxAAOU9CBE/s400/DSC_0019.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />On monday the real building started. The dome was going from a vertical wall to a horizontal slab...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/BFB21pHOookmzvmNL_RXnQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLG9GN7yUI/AAAAAAAAECc/AvBBxe0sPEA/s400/DSC_0060.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The dome is slowly closing up... rather fascinating!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/iyf57wf_FwW6GFg5o-kjmA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLG-uAauvI/AAAAAAAAECk/_UnOwqA41tY/s400/DSC_0063.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Placing the bales is not so easy, and a small change in the cuts produced some bigger gaps than anticipated. Probably the bending does change the calculated geometry a bit.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LY9jtK_quMgLEabxGcQM9A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLHAVXBb9I/AAAAAAAAECo/inJVaOGqY34/s400/DSC_0073.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />From the outside the dome looks already complete:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Wix6kwNKmAOJa67myProbQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLHCFsOpJI/AAAAAAAAECs/QF4lr6DBDlU/s400/DSC_0079.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The "electricians" at work putting in the internet cables - we want to avoid using wifi in this building.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/10h8ayrBpcF0VxZP9s9JOA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLHNyc3xtI/AAAAAAAAEDA/WD45WlJqAtA/s400/DSC_0115.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The straw bales need a "haircut" before plastering - now the vaults look much neater on the inside.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WjFxvRpMjYtPYuxj-BInUw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLHLs4S6SI/AAAAAAAAEC8/mBSYi8Vpy1M/s400/DSC_0108.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Piet the plasterer arrived a bit exhausted from a long trip from Germany - but we got the machine running after putting on new plugs (good to have Alexander the electrician in the team) and getting some sand.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pksNxH4u1lK7WjVTdjJA5Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLHZX46ifI/AAAAAAAAEDQ/oWwhKjVXfag/s400/DSC_0127.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The "mud" machine. The plaster is our own mix based on clay from the Czech producer <a href="http://www.rigi.cz">RIGI - Picas</a>:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MleKgGql5ogd2pSgnKII6g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLHUaIuDJI/AAAAAAAAEDI/RZNQPKpIon4/s400/DSC_0132.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Plastering the vaults:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qYSFWT-H6nnUjAcKkkzhug?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLHRoyxwCI/AAAAAAAAEDE/4SYJIP2pU_A/s400/DSC_0124.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Also the girls got to try:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-P05AZ8At6GzyHGWwEa-_w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLHEUdi-II/AAAAAAAAECw/GHIXGqfRF7w/s400/DSC_0095.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Smoothing out the surface:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NJC0OWssgCJfjDkFnDnwfg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLHHSx6_EI/AAAAAAAAEC0/Rew2snoTMTI/s400/DSC_0101.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Today was a hot day with some wind, so the first coat of rich clay plaster is drying out quickly:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fpiiwb4588rHozZGIPiM3w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLHJaGIOzI/AAAAAAAAEC4/JuMl41UDZqM/s400/DSC_0104.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The dome and the plastered vaults at the end of the day:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XboOWFaZWNH7rOzeBJOtsQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THLHWTPOC2I/AAAAAAAAEDM/7XvlsYSsiIk/s400/DSC_0134.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow we should be mounting the ring for the skylight!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-587002573148938616?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-15756848268671245342010-08-21T13:29:00.000-07:002010-08-21T13:45:22.635-07:00Although this was just half a working day, the dome got two layers of bales more. In the morning it took over an hour to mount a second layer of scaffolding, and the boards have to be moved around to make space for the rotational guide.<br /><br />At noon the dome had become rather impressive:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oTzJ9fjLoy6N-wR93crl5Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THA2S1K8M7I/AAAAAAAAD-g/aG--CzGRTtI/s400/DSC_0028.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />6 layers of bales make the dome 2,4m high and the curvature is already well visible.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/en1A8HWU1zRDQSU1qzSu0w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THA2RfYznyI/AAAAAAAAD-c/7lvjvwO8t8M/s400/DSC_0027.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Gernot Minke is very satisfied with the strength of the dome. When applying some pressure the dome is a little bit "wobbly", but does make a structurally very sound impression. As Minke mentioned, an ideal structure for earth quake zones, because it is flexible without loosing structural integrity.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wUqcRSY4R3iZ7oiVD30EbQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THA2IyZPxmI/AAAAAAAAD-I/8bWrnf0Dkbs/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Thomas stuffing the gaps in the dome from the inside.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/obnBxk72DRf-ry4y-fbb6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THA2KT03SFI/AAAAAAAAD-M/-t3MsVdua68/s400/DSC_0008.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Stuffing needs a lot of manpower:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/QRnGyxWxlnNF9A7H1qPB4Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THA2L7b1vrI/AAAAAAAAD-Q/RZz_Y_ILsYQ/s400/DSC_0012.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Ladders were built to access the dome from the outside.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ex5aSCBtLvbPS6WFW5lFWQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THA2NrTd7yI/AAAAAAAAD-U/vFxGnQuPPFE/s400/DSC_0013.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Heating cables with 1900W were fixed above the reed mat before plastering. This is the only heating in the dome.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4TNOrabu4oko6JdWFgGfiQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THA2PjRtgaI/AAAAAAAAD-Y/_YYF6_GWnCE/s400/DSC_0016.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Holes were drilled in the straw bales and ring beam to mount the short ventilation ducts. To the left holes for the air inlet and outlet:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/A3arGSIXaOIYB1I33cw_dg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/THA2Ug9gzdI/AAAAAAAAD-k/wAxqcWCHUwk/s400/DSC_0029.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow is sunday and a day off - so do not expect any blog... :-)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-1575684826867124534?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-23248327706572343692010-08-20T11:55:00.001-07:002010-08-26T14:25:19.646-07:00This is the big day - we start building the straw bale dome!<br /><br />Minke is inspecting the work done so far:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/QM6GO-xf0zujGq2a3aOEHw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7BuDRfm3I/AAAAAAAAD8I/RLjYhRgnYUM/s400/DSC_0054.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The reed mats had to be finished - clay plaster starts on monday:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/eyncI-i7Y7ZyqdzsR5h9Xg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7B107AHmI/AAAAAAAAD8Q/9Wa3KXFeQ6s/s400/DSC_0066.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Luckily we have an electrician in the team - all cabling done in half a day:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VdYguDN6pKvBgmN3gWKURg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7B4gyelsI/AAAAAAAAD8U/eGfNez5NBbw/s400/DSC_0072.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Fish eye view after the first row of bales for the dome:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vDqDNUcVtS7FjFvRRDEBVQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7YKpUotvI/AAAAAAAAD98/CtCB7H3M7Zk/s400/PICT0058.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Main tools for building a dome - a rotational guide and a hammer:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2GEDv67nNWjEhDA3MwhXgA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7B6xL6xdI/AAAAAAAAD8c/d38NaHVIS4U/s400/DSC_0075.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The straw bales have to be bent to get the right curvature:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jzJXPYbpIoZOJOEKapMXdw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7B-r7kYuI/AAAAAAAAD8k/UaFmbdO3Oqg/s400/DSC_0090.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Each bale is fixed with 3pcs of 1m long sticks going through another 1 1/2 bales.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZJkJW98FIB3KfBGX_pU29g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CAeUePuI/AAAAAAAAD8o/hO3IZs8sVEo/s400/DSC_0098.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Gernot Minke with the rotational guide, very pleased the bales hold in place without additional support, even in the 4th row.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6KhyzFPTLuKGMo2h_5X7gQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CDJhBh1I/AAAAAAAAD8s/US2IqqOSLo8/s400/DSC_0148.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Big wooden nails do the job:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PnMELo_S9fXW-mgtDfKsDQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CGrQ6rcI/AAAAAAAAD8w/86bD2cOFOu0/s400/DSC_0151.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This is the building site with 30 workers. Scaffolding production in the foreground, lots of activities going on outside and inside of the dome.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xow74EcSG_nif-GiE7EhDQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CMtXzcYI/AAAAAAAAD84/ZIKLXRb2t-4/s400/DSC_0161.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Today's worst job was to do the asfalt insulation before we can put in more bales in the valleys between the vaults. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PCmCzKpFgSP5h2GDCGOqWQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7BscH1pqI/AAAAAAAAD8E/bsxqEqt2uU8/s400/DSC_0039.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />But all jobs are done with a smile!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Rdz279b7uzQHn1arvNGY9w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CQA9G6EI/AAAAAAAAD88/CqRRWNfcvWI/s400/DSC_0165.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Even when the already finished infill had to be removed the spirits were high. We are still not sure how we will do the infills, but sorting it out slowly by trial and error.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_ZXc7J3Ui8IP20tBsohnfA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CJMnbduI/AAAAAAAAD80/UVssxZmDXxw/s400/DSC_0159.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Our Lithuanians in action:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KE5vkFwvWjXLnxJ-CV9wmQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CSp5n3UI/AAAAAAAAD9A/Xtkcrc-PVi0/s400/DSC_0170.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Group B posing for a group foto after finishing the 4th level of bales in the dome:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MSDDkM3sUM6DjwYr-6gq1g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CjQx60LI/AAAAAAAAD9g/3pJaYeRRbnQ/s400/DSC_0190.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />"Exhausted" Dietmar:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5d9yCkJk_Fqc6h-T4bi0yw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CW6gFiBI/AAAAAAAAD9E/_K3-hKjgHD8/s400/DSC_0185.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Some fun at the end of the day! No idea where they take the energy from... enjoy:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jGNgYNFcMjqcOrLwGSa2aA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CY_KyQXI/AAAAAAAAD9I/4xSot1fNdKs/s400/DSC_0198.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/cxxZP4jGwAKsuphrRDPBJw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CajlY0iI/AAAAAAAAD9M/DDpoz9CQNnk/s400/DSC_0199.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6Ds7ZPbUoncHgjcXG2X5Mw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CdRdXpPI/AAAAAAAAD9Q/PgnMaXFOQcg/s400/DSC_0202.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V3MtBBZcEWzVLVyq3f2v2Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7CfD4FbEI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/o79Av20y4nQ/s400/DSC_0216.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Picture of the day: Our Straw Girl:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NyL0MvkWaZ_yEdaeWJkEyw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG7ChMZ3WRI/AAAAAAAAD9c/Ahz8YC58Z4U/s400/DSC_0226.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow there will be just half a day of work but for the rest of the weekend it is up to the participants what they want to do. Next week we start with clay plastering!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-2324832770657234369?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-69713899166755928362010-08-19T12:10:00.000-07:002010-08-19T12:42:50.698-07:00Vaults are finished! The last vaults were finished in the afternoon, all formwork was removed and tomorrow we can start on the dome.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uKD9HUbHBtpT7JTv5wYbVA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG2ED5K_tuI/AAAAAAAAD7g/ZQ8M-9ZTuA4/s400/DSC_0545.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The outer walls are reinforced with a connection to the ring beam, to minimize movements between wall and vault in the future:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9Y_kUjQLWpe29b4kc6608w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG2EHLA8otI/AAAAAAAAD7o/fdryG4tl-7s/s400/DSC_0546.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />In the morning a team from <a href="http://www.isocell.at">ISOCELL</a> arrived to do the blown in cellulose insulation in the walls. After blowing in the cellulose, some control openings were drilled. The weight of cellulose was cut out with a calibrated cylinder and weighted. Depending on the weight you get the precise density of the material.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nJpuN-UlDmAPTYran2ct7w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG2D_dvsCRI/AAAAAAAAD7U/nQowXcE_QP4/s400/DSC_0506.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/cgtdvSSR7HHisj51GB88gQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG2D9zg7lnI/AAAAAAAAD7Q/NTXeRxbUC-M/s400/DSC_0505.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xz2xl0HeU1snFzR_WG8x_A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG2D8VvJNVI/AAAAAAAAD7M/xXdjeLrwLrw/s400/DSC_0503.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The plan was to start the dome today, but we had to make some equalizing layer in the corners of the ring beam. Because the ring beam is octagonal and with slightly slanted top, and the dome round, the straw bales would need to have different heights. The mud plaster with a little bit of cement (to make it absorb the moisture quickly because we need it dry tomorrow) helps equalizing the height of the ring beam in the corners. If we would not have done this, the weight of the dome would have ended up in the middle of the ring beam.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XvTQ6j7Utp5vIMJDwdR5Kw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG2EB6f70CI/AAAAAAAAD7c/rpAlpf_ajWs/s400/DSC_0527.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We also tightened the holes in the air tightness layer by pulling a small bit of tape over the sticks sticking out of the ring beam. A simple and cheap method:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2FqSEYsjHg8MlBQ8ofCA3Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG2EAWG5wdI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/GxyybjV8Erk/s400/DSC_0519.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A lot of hard work was done on the outside of the dome, the foam glass was capped of with a layer of mud (again with cement for reasons of speeding up drying) so that we can put a bituminous asphalt paper on the outside tomorrow - to protect against moisture from the earth before we do the last straw bale infill walls between the vaults:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GyHgsDM3lD_kWuLgPYxK-w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG2EFu4F5HI/AAAAAAAAD7k/WyHhTl3J0yI/s400/DSC_0550.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Our cooks with their home made bread!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nUocAZQ9LoMrmh6ws-jw-g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TG2EIuvLppI/AAAAAAAAD7s/MkB5NaqZUhc/s400/DSC_0533.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Looking forward starting the dome tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-6971389916675592836?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-49559795070658797752010-08-18T13:22:00.000-07:002010-08-19T03:02:35.984-07:00I am very grateful we are such a numerous group, there are a lot of tedious tasks that get done in one day. Filling bags with foam glass <a href="http://www.penove-sklo.eu">REFAGLASS</a> is surely one of them:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Q9PA7ZC_dKROOdcDuOirMQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_P5-Q1jI/AAAAAAAAD5o/GL6uBVpqIQU/s400/DSC_0503.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And more sharpening of sticks is needed - all done with a smile:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VzvvHST1HnGwyPSvUe3oBg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_SImIPUI/AAAAAAAAD5s/Jq0lBIiC59U/s400/DSC_0506.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The wood is protected with diluted linseed oil:<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wZ-M0xG9hwlPim9YnTo-qA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_Tkl3E7I/AAAAAAAAD5w/1n-bD9NPYho/s400/DSC_0510.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Of course the main task was to finish the first vaults. Here is the last straw bale missing - two boards are helpful to let it slide in.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wPMisLkbFEQKAlSP3CS6JA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_X74ZsaI/AAAAAAAAD54/YJUKed-g4wo/s400/DSC_0522.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The building is very precise, and everything fits well - at least after the last peice had been cut 4 times...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0pzh-e1PvOT_5lnmyc5YgQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_cNGaxbI/AAAAAAAAD58/Ii--vZa1Fn8/s400/DSC_0523.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Some pushing is still necessary:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nAVhVBvXcwh27OJ13JT-dg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_jpy2IhI/AAAAAAAAD6E/bagobza1JLs/s400/DSC_0560.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And a proper hammer is always of good use...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qkVWieE9vd8bnauuV0vPYQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_zJ7UoWI/AAAAAAAAD6k/86Tm_sYVrNA/s400/DSC_0540.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The vaults are then strapped down - for tensile strength in case of pointed loads...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jFPxc5N9q_8ROPI7TQRlDA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_V95rTrI/AAAAAAAAD50/XAV13-1QmUA/s400/DSC_0513.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/R1J1WgPvt3v15UjIpsIT-w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_qQBd0eI/AAAAAAAAD6Q/TT7mZfXvEG0/s400/DSC_0581.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />After removing the form work - finished load bearing vault.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xc93vKWUOenvJLIfOZBw5w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_nWddLyI/AAAAAAAAD6I/4J8FSzWTlow/s400/DSC_0562.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Standing on the top of the vault - not budging at all:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7Kp8t9FTbY08AL3yE-pr1Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGxBREanxUI/AAAAAAAAD68/aq53Natv7eQ/s400/P1030502.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Happy participants cheering:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wj1Cb1US4XnKB67TASbpJQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_omaA29I/AAAAAAAAD6M/WJYC9Tza2H8/s400/DSC_0573.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Everything is harder when you do it at the wrong time - the airtightness paper should have been in before the bale vault was built. But after some effort, we got what we needed.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FDuqvJFbUKM-Rf3xvBIoyQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_s85uhRI/AAAAAAAAD6U/go7CyFSLJQY/s400/DSC_0591.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Edo with a custom made tool to stuff gaps between straw bales:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/POLr6Jq6SA4bwf-k1huxZQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_uoJG0eI/AAAAAAAAD6Y/XilqzE-tv0E/s400/DSC_0613.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The food is great every day, today even the non-vegetarians got some meat - duck!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jAmXv-_EZ8VZd6lSovhEag?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_dhUWEPI/AAAAAAAAD6A/iU2LBmIUcTU/s400/DSC_0530.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A Q&A session with Gernot Minke in the evening:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/76zMjD3w4ZrD_hs7XSWYuw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGw_wxJvQ4I/AAAAAAAAD6g/25OLygCLTu4/s400/DSC_0648.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Four vaults got built today. Tomorrow we start building the dome...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-4955979507065879775?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-14515085820961029402010-08-17T11:29:00.001-07:002010-08-17T11:44:10.566-07:00Today the last straw bales arrived - re-baled straw and by far not so easy to cut and prepare as the first bales, but this time with a right size. The cutting is advancing well, all cutting for the vaults, 208 bales, is nearing completion.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/paK6yYVpxXWD4M5Em9w4zw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGrYGQC5yHI/AAAAAAAAD5E/orfKX2mtDpU/s400/DSC_0615.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Lot's of things got prepared - for example sticks for connecting the bales together. They needed sharpening<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8a2SCPHo_x8JOSXDQ4Blsg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGrUzaj5ToI/AAAAAAAAD4o/_gHocQghus0/s400/DSC_0596.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />and we will need rather a lot of them<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UyJpsKQEWRwulWV404vP9w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGrU1SWj5GI/AAAAAAAAD4s/v3WyGUoZmOY/s400/DSC_0689.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Another group put together the scaffolding for the dome. Now we can work on two levels.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UjcVYhtkykZmLyHjnCc04A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGrU2k5ki-I/AAAAAAAAD4w/Pg-N9dmPbeE/s400/DSC_0691.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We started taping of the joints of the OSB board for airtightness, <a href="http://www.isocell.at">AIRSTOP</a> tapes from Isocell are great for that purpose. I have not very high expections this time, most of the airtight layer will be done with clay plaster. Much will be improvised during building.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9G9v4MrCTv6YQODqP0gi7A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGrU4lwBBBI/AAAAAAAAD40/gKMg8KARPow/s400/DSC_0693.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The formwork for the vaults has also been assembled and fixed. Everything prepared for putting in the strawbales tomorrow.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/l7ZZpnu-OZnZ8FbPKK5t6A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGrU6hzY9jI/AAAAAAAAD48/EFtxv3EBkMw/s400/DSC_0695.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-1451508582096102940?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-48056637475464924822010-08-16T09:50:00.000-07:002010-08-16T10:33:06.751-07:00Our first workshop day started with a 3 hour lecture given by Gernot Minke. Subject: Earthen, strawbale buildings and green roofs. <br /><br />Minke at his lecture<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/o62ZeI-gLN8vssl4KJOPOw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxGTCMfhI/AAAAAAAAD3E/qYEQpnGjDOc/s400/DSC_0517.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table> <br /><br />and all the spectators:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1crBH2lsnmJsmCC9GrlLvw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxcaIL8hI/AAAAAAAAD30/Gqo6gsDX7LI/s400/DSC_0521.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Great to have a covered area for cutting the bales - right side: straw bales, left side: ready cut "building blocks"<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/J8mGYJCdviOQz9K6P827KA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxa-AJyjI/AAAAAAAAD3w/5lb1fktEU5E/s400/DSC_0649.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Straw bale logistics are not so easy! Exact angle of cut and amount and length of bale is important<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lF6swFcDevzggz1MR5qJyw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxZd-Nv3I/AAAAAAAAD3s/ZOgukWQhryM/s400/DSC_0648.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Straw bales marked with tape<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LEViHVT2P6WLdhlbqoqZzQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxVuVhpZI/AAAAAAAAD3k/wVm8svqdTq8/s400/DSC_0638.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The custom made cutting machine. Cutting produces a lot of cut straw that needs to be taken care of. Straw bales do not burn easily when baled, but loose straw can be dangerous.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/A9X8qfvrp88CQM5IoO6M_w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxIR4g3iI/AAAAAAAAD3I/MC_jUCXgjxg/s400/DSC_0609.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Edges and ends of the straw bale are trimmed with an "Alligator" - very handy machine...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CzmC1pzNiEZEN86XtBeolQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGl0-tGX0KI/AAAAAAAAD4M/7Ax1XRqt8WA/s400/DSC_0646.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Moving the loose straw in big bags to the building site<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/P6G_cTbOoWtdZwc55n5a9g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxLLrvroI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/YWbcFslO3P8/s400/DSC_0616.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />to make a path trough the mud after another strong rainfall:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/s-5XXMs9ri_iFo38gqJPoA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxN0Rfw2I/AAAAAAAAD3U/p6bHEeVTbG4/s400/DSC_0621.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Sharpening wooden nails that will fix the bales to the OSB bottom plate:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1wjYX2WR7sOivQ0Qo7w9VA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxRUknOoI/AAAAAAAAD3c/8RpjBQzsr8E/s400/DSC_0630.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The rotational guide needs foundations. Because of the height of the existing guide, the floor had to be dug up to place the guide in the right height. Bad feeling digging up what we had just finished... :-)<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RWQeNs7HdG3H9srsbGMoog?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxP6TRIQI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/0XIlwtIhefs/s400/DSC_0626.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Ready installed rotational guide waiting for the concrete to cure.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TI-nBIOqrcY5Kpmfn7L8mw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxTZLftaI/AAAAAAAAD3g/r6WXupqsXn8/s400/DSC_0631.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />After the first half day of work a well earned break!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bo9gYqVZ0zGNJ23aWdKkrg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGlxX4qYkOI/AAAAAAAAD3o/RUXV344uRQ8/s400/DSC_0643.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-4805663747546492482?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-19612579919248876262010-08-15T13:34:00.000-07:002010-08-15T13:53:03.119-07:00Today all participants arrive - all together there will be around 30 people participating, inkl. filming crew and cook with helper...<br /><br />We forgot to take pictures during the day - but we got the cutting machine readjusted at a metall workers shop (on a sunday morning!) and went to shop for some missing tools. Good we are in a country where the shops are open on sundays... The rough clay floor is nearly finished.<br /><br />After measuring the heights of the wooden construction we found differences of +/-40mm. By having wooden elements directly on foam glass it is not so easy to get them level. So tomorrow we will have one work group working on getting it as level as possible, +/- 1cm would be great. The ring beam on the other hand is very level with a tolerance of +/-0,5cm.<br /><br />People were arriving in the afternoon, some traveling 2,5 days getting here...most important, our cooks arrived:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uWhJJ_WpUflACBcSLkUvIQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGhO9fs4x5I/AAAAAAAAD18/n4xBAJEMGFk/s400/DSC_0498.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />They will provide makrobiotic and vegetarian food during the workshop - they reorganized our kitchen and storage room: never looked so good before!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Q_7A8uqMEayBWNm0u-1OfQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGhO70M_ooI/AAAAAAAAD14/T-iObxeRRZY/s400/DSC_0501.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Here are some pictures of the participants on the terrace:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/abvbjcsPA1eEPf1RWeLmQA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGhO6grZiZI/AAAAAAAAD10/A4Co7yZaQLs/s400/DSC_0495.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />and in our living room:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Mtwbl3E3N6rSg1W5ZlblzA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGhO4GUiGGI/AAAAAAAAD1s/yqAea8ylzew/s400/DSC_0491.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/E3ym3cNU1dDPrIPkZNkKSg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGhO5cBjyUI/AAAAAAAAD1w/CcwsPmo_HO0/s400/DSC_0492.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Well, this is all for today, tomorrow starts with a lecture with Gernot Minke and then the "hard" works starts in the afternoon. Breakfast will be every day from 07-08h, with the workshop from 08-12h and 14-18h.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-1961257991924887626?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-58481801120354124772010-08-14T13:28:00.000-07:002010-08-14T14:35:10.183-07:00Saturday was a very productive day. First of all, we got up in the morning and our tent cover was still standing after a terrible thunderstorm last night! I hope it stays that way until we finish the workshop.<br /><br />Max and Olaf arrived form Germany at 06.00 in the morning, loaded with the cutting machine for the strawbales. Before lunch they assembled the machine, <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SRTtkbYLnguaA2VYT2VX5Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGb7VvdXJLI/AAAAAAAAD0k/GSiwmmMkDEE/s400/DSC_0437.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />and after lunch we could make our first cut strawbales. Because of the well pressed strawbales, the machine did not work as expected, the blades were pressed outwards and first after setting the blades at an angle did the cutting work as expected.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pzxq9RQwZtFGtzUg2G13Zw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGb7c43gt6I/AAAAAAAAD04/rwYwgLhL1Ds/s400/DSC_0461.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />These are how bales should look!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mC2Pa7hxrXndiezZjNZ69w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGb7eNw3ybI/AAAAAAAAD08/1t9WW953GWU/s400/DSC_0468.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Very strong and even. I have no doubt the load bearing dome will hold up!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XsMdCZwIAqQTUGEsNt7L-g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGb7fUwpNtI/AAAAAAAAD1A/ZeKvyT3mliw/s400/DSC_0471.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Another group started with the clay floor - we need to prepare a good floor for the workshop, foam glass is not very easy to walk on.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XSsakZca2qYsP4wWusLwdQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGb7Xhdn24I/AAAAAAAAD0s/1E8Pa_4UFFI/s400/DSC_0438.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A mixture of fairly dry clay, sand and gravel did the job. A layer of 4-5cm was stamped by hand.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Og0gkpoDaTi3r5vfHmnEKg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGb7Y47eFkI/AAAAAAAAD0w/sVBYJdLyZ_M/s400/DSC_0452.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />After it dries it will become a very hard preliminary surface - at the end of the workshop a 2cm liquid clay floor is going to be poured as a final layer.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kit8IP5fm8tu7t68R5M7XQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGb7a66qzGI/AAAAAAAAD00/22JeWcgRCkA/s400/DSC_0453.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The clay settles well in between the <a href="http://www.penove-sklo.eu">REFAGLASS</a> foam glass:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jprmtDwgr3aZ3DByF_dFCQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGb7hbxx4bI/AAAAAAAAD1E/2Ugy7V70s_E/s400/DSC_0475.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />About 20m2 of floor were finished at the end of the day. 40m2 left for tomorrow.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mjWf81E035ggt4OkTzFDfg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGb8K2kMOiI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/WYu1JKjbehQ/s400/DSC_0473.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow some changes to the cutting machine will be needed, new angles of the blades need some fixtures to be welded on. But great relief the cutting machine produces the needed quality. Tomorrow the participants arrive....<br /><br />Dinner - everybody happy with their food, especially Catarina from Portugal, getting melted chocolate for her vafles... :-)<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/02wn8-xSOiU6hKFY4VzkSQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGb7ik_7sdI/AAAAAAAAD1I/3kaOyYgPYrg/s400/DSC_0490.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-5848180112035412477?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-23897531038685721442010-08-13T13:19:00.000-07:002010-08-13T22:28:50.519-07:00Today is the big day - Minke arrives in the evening, and the makeshift roof has to be up. The two parts have to be connected and reinforced.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nkAEhB1R6CyQvyyqrp8a6w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGWonfVrYwI/AAAAAAAADzU/Eb7V9kerdjA/s400/DSC_0707.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Putting up and stabilizing the legs with planks to get them in place:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oOhXcOYKk9k9bhbPaQEJ6A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGWoozcBQSI/AAAAAAAADzY/h_2-KmvAOFI/s400/DSC_0710.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A scaffolding had to be erected to connect the legs in about 7m height:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/dkL50ACwbrcjXfYHIniEkQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGWoqc2BUHI/AAAAAAAADzc/aP1HQ1J_0W4/s400/DSC_0716.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Driving big nails into the ground to keep the construction well grounded:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JgtLIeu_Erw1SCUDv6-atg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGWsJsmUpUI/AAAAAAAAD0Y/5dJNT0V2N4k/s400/DSC_0730.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Putting up the 150kg heavy cover is complicated but works out in the end with the help of the crane and skilled "climbers"<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LGWbNw70Ge_m4b8r4gGHGg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGWorrmlhDI/AAAAAAAADzg/HYhqNK-oJGw/s400/DSC_0740.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1wNRq4dO6mob_MmFc_cTrg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGWosxWcs1I/AAAAAAAADzk/Incmy-q_1N0/s400/DSC_0743.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CuPutIqQf2p2KHSeQduorA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGWotu-cvEI/AAAAAAAADzo/3goZwrv1TC4/s400/DSC_0745.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/BH3LshMV6PfMFtMmZzd5sA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGWovdHpsxI/AAAAAAAADzs/Ju7R0y7gcVY/s400/DSC_0756.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The final result - the roof cover was made by <a href="http://www.plachty.sk">Classic Autoplachty</a>, and will serve as a an outdoor workshop area for <a href="http://www.ozartur.sk">ArTUR</a> after use on the building site:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/r2VvE12fsF1rjFvt5RycEA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGWrRkwJ4NI/AAAAAAAAD0M/0UFyMBGGra0/s400/DSC_0760.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Minke arrived at 19h - just in time to see the finished result:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9sPU8P6qLv7mWjrng275gg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGWow6OTnnI/AAAAAAAADzw/fs1LIS9KVIY/s400/DSC_0763.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />An evening meal with all the helpers - without them we would not have finished in time. Thank you!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/udKkuGUN4YYpHA3LMqkHiA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGWoyTKo0lI/AAAAAAAADz0/5-qjZC_HSns/s400/DSC_0770.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A thunderstorm is in the coming, hopefully the roof will still be on in the morning!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-2389753103868572144?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-47829954527981562912010-08-12T14:06:00.000-07:002010-08-12T14:38:54.697-07:00Today was a long day - and a lot got done. Time is getting short, the carpenters are staying only until friday, and the roof has to be assembled.<br /><br />First all columns got fixed to the foundations and rectified. The ring beam is remarkably precise. Foam glass <a href="http://penove-sklo.eu">REFAGLASS</a> was filled around the columns and the boxes removed. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ycK8pMNlIqIFJ_7wr84mIA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGRl57bq_iI/AAAAAAAADyQ/1GEbGKnm93E/s400/DSC_0613.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zfJbxVeM1gFz0k92MOZc4A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGRl7yePQaI/AAAAAAAADyU/XSWWHKEP1u8/s400/DSC_0614.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Finished Ringbeam:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4z-t65ZN9xwHlJtmgm3xgg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGRl-B60OTI/AAAAAAAADyc/3CzgJ2Mx4qs/s400/DSC_0615.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A crane helped us lift the wooden elements into place. The wooden elements form <a href="http://www.fordom.sk">FORDOM</a> fit very nicely today, so a lot got done in one afternoon:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XVCeQlllN3e5SEZjW9-Jhg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGRl_E9O-eI/AAAAAAAADyg/0IrNlXbpTHY/s400/DSC_0672.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Under the outer walls we needed to dig out the earth and replace the gap with foam glass. Foam glass does not have any capillary moisure, so the wood should stay dry:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/aWHK3cprw-tOSxWj2Mszcg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGRmAePlYBI/AAAAAAAADyk/78duKpWlzC8/s400/DSC_0683.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Our master carpenters Jaro and Ivan. Definitely the heroes of the day:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/U4H6VDv5IrT5-Ig3LicBDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGRmB8IIKVI/AAAAAAAADyo/COcprJk7blY/s400/DSC_0686.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A crane is a very convenient tool - lifting the elements in place:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qSL3FipxIOX9K7wepUnasQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGRmDO2QfHI/AAAAAAAADys/D84JexIVInk/s400/DSC_0690.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Sunset - only 2 from 8 elements need to be finished tomorrow...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/njEeuRSJiEWyY5x-v4gFgg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGRmEL-uGFI/AAAAAAAADyw/QTa7rHiHeDI/s400/DSC_0701.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The wooden constructions starts to resemble a building:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OzZc08e0uZQB3-JuMlj49A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGRmG3xL9UI/AAAAAAAADy0/s0BpmXduurY/s400/DSC_0704.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tomorrow will be even more exciting - we will attempt to put up a roof construction and cover the construction with a specially made tarp...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-4782995452798156291?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-62158883676147051212010-08-11T12:56:00.000-07:002010-08-12T14:43:02.734-07:00Today the ring beam was dismantled and readjusted, now everything fits perfectly, the diameter is within 1cm. Further wooden elements arrived today with a lorry, but we missed the opportunity to take pictures from the unloading with a crane. But here is the result in the evening, Ringbeam in place (but needs to be fixed tomorrow) and the elements spread around the building site...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gRFBV9E6HjAY3ju3JAVRgA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGMAIMZ36SI/AAAAAAAADxw/8Yad-1jJWP8/s400/DSC_0574.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />During the day we concentrated on the Ringbeam dimensions and making it usable for ventilation purposes. Fresh air is going to be spread to 6 working "vault-places" on the circumference through small holes. A ventilation unit with heat recovery will provide somewhere between 20-30m3/h of fresh air for each person and the stale air will be extracted from the kitchen and entrance (where we leave the smelly shoes... only socks or house shoes on the clay floor!) The ventilation channel was taped to become air tight with special tapes from <a href="http://www.isocell.at">ISOCELL</a> - we are using their tapes on all our passive houses with great results.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KgbYRGOZa-CKhSadWXBpag?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGMAECyArZI/AAAAAAAADxk/nESU4IZ2S7U/s400/DSC_0534.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Air outlet:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gMBgrOmqc4JlN4BJ_ZaJtg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGMAFD2nodI/AAAAAAAADxo/qAmCGyT70iE/s400/DSC_0535.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Outside wall element:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite#5504243277393429714"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGMAGRpeBNI/AAAAAAAADxs/uCrYY49FKy8/s400/DSC_0566.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Our friend the electrician was on a visit preparing the electrical connection:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/C7LnGcfz5_cT7CcSY6zNpA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGMAJif68qI/AAAAAAAADx0/gyP_gltQaYo/s400/DSC_0594.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Sunset. Tomorrow we will try to place the elements on the right spot and right height... :-) a crane should assist us in the afternoon. Time s running short...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NB5Z0PuXv0fSgnCtiCoXkw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGMALP0DUuI/AAAAAAAADx4/xc0Vn0P5b1o/s400/DSC_0603.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-6215888367614705121?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-57785416194648274482010-08-10T15:09:00.000-07:002010-08-10T15:24:53.692-07:00Today I am writing the blog a bit late after celebrating he birthday of our master carpenter with two bottles of whiskey....<br /><br />In the morning the container arrived and we placed it on the earthen screws:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0JE3GvZheQggVxTvaidYLA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGHM5MBu-aI/AAAAAAAADxE/mkld9WoY3sQ/s400/DSC_0496.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The wooden columns need to be cleaned before installing - takes a lot of work.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qKc_Zw8FmvnH3yFercD0tA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGHM7K-fRuI/AAAAAAAADxI/bFpPC32nn1s/s400/DSC_0500.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />First column in place, good there are four masters to on the site!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uhFlYnL3m549Cx2TFUg_WA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGHM9SoV4dI/AAAAAAAADxM/DyX6NLDhfGI/s400/DSC_0507.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Our house in the background -an old refurbished mill:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7ct6doiCNSuXt3brT5u7dg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGHM_PzN_6I/AAAAAAAADxQ/dSdpJmnuQUk/s400/DSC_0512.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The ring beam!<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SIKSlJxKaBmBZeuh9w3cwQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGHNABakxnI/AAAAAAAADxU/N5riNckj8ck/s400/DSC_0525.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />What is not shown: The ring beam was made 44cm wide instead of 46cm - but the outer dimension was kept: so all angles are wrong... tomorrow we will de-mantle the ring beam and adjust the angles for the ring beam to fit. What a waste of time.... :-)<br />Not everything works out as one hopes...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-5778541619464827448?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-85471893884657866482010-08-09T14:00:00.000-07:002010-08-09T14:18:42.350-07:00Sunday morning: still a lot of foam glass to be moved around, but slowly getting there:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2NNkRq-udSVzC4D-oUPgFQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGBwOTjcdGI/AAAAAAAADw4/_J4ucIy5bW4/s400/DSC_0385.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Sunday evening the foam glass was finally completed and we could start compressing. Some places got compressed more than others, so on monday we will have to rectify the heights. But still a good feeling after moving at least 35m3.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/w_2OtlhNL5u5yahvcL17Xw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGBsFjmNYpI/AAAAAAAADwI/eY6m74W4yIE/s400/DSC_0393.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />My son working hard to get the earth screws in the ground... the screws are foundations for the container that will arrive tomorrow. The container is basically for storing materials and tools.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2fkAFRIpamgEmf4guRFKSQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGBsHx2qABI/AAAAAAAADwM/d3TYd9L4fQA/s400/DSC_0400.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Close up of the <a href="http://www.penove-sklo.eu/">REFAGLASS</a> foam glass:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Mo8EjYtQbmT2dr2RxFgV7Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGBsJ8U6d2I/AAAAAAAADwQ/osyzoH5EYJY/s400/DSC_0423.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The lorry with the wooden elements arrive Monday evening - just as we were going to have dinner. Should have arrived at 14h...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mhguEn7fSoNZSByFp0836A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGBsLeTFwlI/AAAAAAAADwU/pQiVoEGHRdI/s400/DSC_0451.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Unloading the wooden logs for the pillars - will need a lot of work to make them look respectable...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7515rM0Y-uJ3vmitvtkv9w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGBsNf5z3CI/AAAAAAAADwY/1zzE8188bTw/s400/DSC_0469.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Wall element with door opening...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GyD8eaNBIUCyC5hBnZE4Zg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGBsOsxJo5I/AAAAAAAADwg/Tcu2WYwbECs/s400/DSC_0476.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Back at the dinner after unloading:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nra9i1-sonBYkdhlMlDvpg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TGBsP8-blsI/AAAAAAAADwk/2AMqh3bTfBY/s400/DSC_0490.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Looking forward to see the assembled elements tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-8547189388465786648?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-15887687792111322172010-08-07T11:17:00.000-07:002010-08-07T11:25:04.627-07:00The original design from Gernot Minke was planned for Spain - as a coffee shop... now it is going to be our architectural office and seminar room for various ecological activities.<br /><br />We are grateful we can build this unique building - never before has a load bearing straw bale dome been attempted.<br /><br />Here are some sketches that give you an idea how the whole building will look like in the end:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lvM08z3Jsoe7CgRY3sCkBQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TF2ikvXIGAI/AAAAAAAADvs/qGoMCiRbibM/s400/Strawbaledom%20with%20roof.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Without the green roof, the straw bale construction will look like this:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TlDZOqHryGD3gFHxhiQLKw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TF2imUBA8GI/AAAAAAAADvw/DFrWKe64zVI/s400/Strawbaledome%20no%20roof.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Floor plan:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/BNXwvcuhcnD0GM70xf1eeA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TF2inStgZlI/AAAAAAAADv0/5vDqeEQiLXw/s400/Floor%20plan.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And cut:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rnW9iXfXugXgLNZUUl2IYw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TF2iohquf3I/AAAAAAAADv4/-phljwBGG64/s400/Drawing%20cut%20Dome.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-1588768779211132217?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-23763076643532178132010-08-07T10:51:00.000-07:002010-08-07T23:34:40.518-07:00After 2 days of work we are finally getting closer to the moment when we start compressing the foam glass. This is how it looked before we started distributing the foam glass with a wheel barrow:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7yGkca0WndI-9ErPQHRIaw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TF2c6oS14lI/AAAAAAAADvA/W-Qy3n0zmm0/s400/DSC_0374.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Foam glass is light, but very hard to get on the shovel - we need about 40m3 of foam glass that we will later compress at a rate of 1:1,2. For normal buildings a compressing rate of 1:1,3 is usual, but in our case the loads are not very heavy.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zoofgBqt6mbD-S3wJ1_5sQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TF2c8FTOqnI/AAAAAAAADvE/FDapWNa3pvc/s400/DSC_0376.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Foam glass foundations should be deeper on the edges, for increased insulation and drainage.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gH3xrkKJUPsKOgy1Tv_lYg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TF2c-JX4kII/AAAAAAAADvI/UWny2EJVB_4/s400/DSC_0377.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />For making it easy to install the columns we made boxes to keep the foam glass away. I marked the center of the column while still easily accessible.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pL_O72i2nTW3H-UdAR4XRQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TF2c_TGR1GI/AAAAAAAADvM/InuJamcT1-s/s400/DSC_0382.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This is how foam glass looks close up:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PImUc0bN7-BTKMXjGJ-q8Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TF2dARALnuI/AAAAAAAADvQ/diWh2-ZISHY/s400/DSC_0381.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Now its just sunday left to finish the foam glass, monday the wood will arrive... this is how it looked on saturday evening. 8 days to go before the workshop starts...<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vT5k86h8rhJ0ctnKjlUf-g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TF2dCdY-N-I/AAAAAAAADvU/PInto69_sYc/s400/DSC_0385.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-2376307664353217813?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-62397896673531015952010-08-03T12:44:00.000-07:002010-08-03T14:22:15.099-07:00The broken foamed glass REFAGLASS arrived this morning. Emptying the lorry was more difficult than what we thought: the electrical lines were too low and the lorry had to enter deeper onto the plot. The foamed glass will serve as insulation and will be the only layer between the soil covered with geotextile and the clay floor.<br /><br />Now we just need to level the foamed glass and and compress it.... :-)<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9GTqnFi2pMLykwffNFK7mA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TFhwc0R2_hI/AAAAAAAADt4/uBgKp8zjH4E/s400/DSC_0353.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2FQjcNOiwRbwoW7bKoFnRg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TFhweYsWDkI/AAAAAAAADt8/n-zcgjxdtfI/s400/DSC_0357.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/amZ7dpsWz-BQK7T0aUDG_g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TFhwiUgQtOI/AAAAAAAADuM/hzDaH20Bmww/s400/DSC_0368.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4VvVc8RC7SD7CDsUbEBpsw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TFhwju1cXTI/AAAAAAAADuQ/u-icHssralM/s400/DSC_0372.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-6239789667353101595?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-80044696423635512252010-08-02T15:37:00.000-07:002010-08-02T16:01:03.401-07:00After a few days of hard work the foundations are finally nearing completion. We wanted to minimize the impact of the foundations but at the same time achieve very good insulating value for the planned clay floor. Tomorrow the broken foam glass from the company <a href="http://www.penove-sklo.eu/en/">REFAGLASS</a> should arrive, so there was a bit hectic today to get everything done.<br /><br />The Dome is going to stand on 8 pillers, and we made point foundations for them. The plan was to dig out the remaining earth all the way down to gravel (at 80cm below terrain surface), inject the gravel with a cement slurry, and pour the concrete slabs on top of that. Some holes were deeper than others, but we still only used about 1,6m3 of concrete. The wooden construction for the Vaults are going to lie directly on foam glass.<br /><br />With the help of a rotational laser the height of the concrete foundations should be in the area o +/-3mm, and will make it easy to level the columns. The earth has a tolerance of +/-3cm, and needs to be covered with geotextile before applying broken foam glass.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/n76DvZg7ZD2FdD_4QicJ4Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TFdJ0enJ8mI/AAAAAAAADtc/HNzNZAOtNAc/s400/DSC_0243.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/O41RJ_bwWlQTKKESQoHwSg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TFdJ2m1mtlI/AAAAAAAADtg/_Ww92wsoH1o/s400/DSC_0248.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ObdNnIJjKl7zkuQMmxehSw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TFdJ6quEdiI/AAAAAAAADto/4AqSXNCMAcA/s400/DSC_0250.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/d7fyRlyxmROpO5xeHnkkeg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TFdJmUCb-0I/AAAAAAAADs8/VU7yl7M3Sok/s400/DSC_0282.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TgPVqaHBPTRslJYNIWeYpg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TFdJsvlX6XI/AAAAAAAADtM/RMvF_QdB3kw/s400/DSC_0287.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uYdD_moeNqdqy7DyVDW_DA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_85T2uhrYuN8/TFdJutu0IeI/AAAAAAAADtQ/K5zTCwITo9c/s400/DSC_0300.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/createrra/StrawbaleDomeMinke?feat=embedwebsite">Strawbale Dome Minke</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6189285537738020026-8004469642363551225?l=minke-strawbaledome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>createrrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930701662098774705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189285537738020026.post-74936279523771648162010-07-25T07:50:00.001-07:002010-08-02T15:58:13.627-07:00The company <a href="http://www.fordom.sk">FORDOM</a> in Zvolen is preparing the wooden construction for the Workshop. 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