Sustainable Building Manitoba & Community Events

This is your chance to learn about the construction and performance of a 20 year old strawbale house in Winnipeg - A rare opportunity to see how a strawbale home actually performs after two decades in Manitoba's climate.

Join on Wednesday July 22nd for a tour of one of the original strawbale homes built in Winnipeg, tucked into the Meadowood neighbourhood. Stephen Gates, the home's original owner and builder, will present on the construction process, material choices, and the mechanical and monitoring systems they've since upgraded, along with 20 years of environmental performance data.

Topics covered will include:
Original strawbale construction methods and toolsMechanical system upgrades over the years
Long-term moisture, humidity, and energy performance monitoring
Lessons learned from what they'd do differently to what's held up
This is a valuable case study for anyone involved in natural building, energy-efficient design, or sustainable construction, a chance to hear directly from owner-builders about how the home has performed over time.

Sign up for one of the 2 tour time options.

The home is going on the market soon, making this a unique window to see the build and its systems up close before it's under new ownership.

📅 Date: Wednesday July 22nd🏡 Tours & Presentation: 5:30pm and 7:00pm (approx. 1 hour each)👥 Space is limited to 20 people per tour, reserve your spot now!

Exact address will be sent in advance of July 22nd.
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This is your chance to learn about the construction and performance of a 20 year old strawbale house in Winnipeg - A rare opportunity to see how a strawbale home actually performs after two decades in Manitoba's climate.

Join on Wednesday July 22nd for a tour of one of the original strawbale homes built in Winnipeg, tucked into the Meadowood neighbourhood. Stephen Gates, the home's original owner and builder, will present on the construction process, material choices, and the mechanical and monitoring systems they've since upgraded, along with 20 years of environmental performance data.

Topics covered will include:
Original strawbale construction methods and toolsMechanical system upgrades over the years
Long-term moisture, humidity, and energy performance monitoring
Lessons learned from what they'd do differently to what's held up
This is a valuable case study for anyone involved in natural building, energy-efficient design, or sustainable construction, a chance to hear directly from owner-builders about how the home has performed over time.

Sign up for one of the 2 tour time options.

The home is going on the market soon, making this a unique window to see the build and its systems up close before it's under new ownership.

📅 Date: Wednesday July 22nd🏡 Tours & Presentation: 5:30pm and 7:00pm (approx. 1 hour each)👥 Space is limited to 20 people per tour, reserve your spot now!

Exact address will be sent in advance of July 22nd.
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