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Natural Building
| In order to house and shelter workers, visitors and equipment, the Siyakhana project is erecting various buildings using strawbales and cob. Cob uses earth mixed with straw to create a locally-available building material that can be molded and sculpted into almost any shape.
These structures are semi-permanent, designed with ecological principles in mind, and constructed primarily from natural materials, which means that they provide a comfortable and healthy living environment. At the end of their life-cycle, buildings can be broken down with minimal effort and decompose harmlessly.
An important objective of this aspect of the project is to research natural building and to establish a team of skilled natural builders who will be able to implement construction projects for clients. |
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