Gain insight into more durable and sustainable construction buildings.
Learn about better insulation methods and fire-resistant straw bale homes: Many structures across the country fail to provide proper insulation, which robs the residents’ bank accounts and creates a waste of energy. With the recycled condensed concrete foam framed by the natural plasters that Drew utilizes in some projects, the residents have a comfort level in any climate that also benefits the surrounding environment by creating less waste. Additionally, straw bale homes have proven to be some of the only structures that survived in certain areas in Northern California during the fires in 2017 due to their super-insulated and thick plastered walls.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to identify and provide examples of wall systems such as earthen plaster and rammed earth.
- You will be able to explain the construction process and benefits of Insulated Composite Concrete Forms and Tridipanels.
- You will be able to discuss the benefits and durability of straw bales, especially in fire-susceptible areas.
- You will be able to review insulation methods and fire-resistant straw bale homes.
Agenda
Introduction and Alternative Building Techniques
Wall Systems Such as Earthen Plaster and Rammed Earth
Benefits and Durability of Straw Bale, Especially in Fire-Susceptible Areas
The Construction Process:
- Benefits of Insulated Composite Concrete Forms and Tridipanels
- Uses for Design Versatility
- Ability to Withstand Intense Weather Patterns
Speakers
Drew Hubbell,
Hubbell & Hubbell Architects, Inc.- Leads the firm Hubbell & Hubbell Architects, Inc. and collaborates with his father, renowned artist James T. Hubbell, merging art and architecture in ecologically and aesthetically mindful ways
- Helped pioneer the use of alternative building materials and has been a key figure in educating public agencies about their benefits, in order to gain acceptance and permits for these materials
- Designed the first permitted straw-bale structure in San Diego County, and his firm designed the first permitted straw-bale commercial building in the City of San Diego
- Member of Citizens Coordinate for Century 3, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of informed citizens who are interested in local and regional planning issues; member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), committee on the environment, the Newschool Arts Foundation Board, and the Ilan-Lael Foundation Board; member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) since 2003, and the California Straw Bale Association (CASBA) since 1997
- Building science training, ProBuild (ProEarth University); B.Arch. degree, University of Arizona
- Can be contacted at 619-231-0446 or drew@hubbellandhubbell.com
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for engineers, architects, construction and project managers, contractors, subcontractors, presidents, vice presidents, and construction professionals.
