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REVEALING OF THE RAMMED EARTH WALL

REVEALING OF THE RAMMED EARTH WALL

Jun 28, 2015 | Construction News, Heron Hall, Structural Insulated Rammed Earth Wall

On a warm summer morning in late June we were present for the revealing of the first Rammed Earth wall at Heron Hall. The McLennan Clan was present, waiting to see the first wall of their house revealed from behind the forms and framing that protected the wall as it...
RAMMED EARTH WALL PROGRESS

RAMMED EARTH WALL PROGRESS

Jun 20, 2015 | Construction News, Heron Hall, Structural Insulated Rammed Earth Wall

During the month of June 2015 we created the first Rammed Earth Wall at Heron Hall.  This wall will frame the future green courtyard oasis at the entrance of Heron Hall.  The layers of earth that will become the wall will create a piece of art that will greet you as...
CONSTRUCTION OF RAMMED EARTH WALLS BEGIN

CONSTRUCTION OF RAMMED EARTH WALLS BEGIN

Jun 13, 2015 | Construction News, Heron Hall

                                                    CONSTRUCTION BEGINS Construction of Heron Hall started  in June 2015! The first thing...
SITE CLEARED FOR HERON HALL & A FALLEN TREE NURSES NEW LIFE

SITE CLEARED FOR HERON HALL & A FALLEN TREE NURSES NEW LIFE

Jun 10, 2015 | Construction News, Heron Hall

The site has been cleared for construction to begin of Heron Hall! During the clearing of the site we discovered a few treasures.  You know about our delay for the duck nest, but we also found something else special.  As we cleared all the bushes and plants a nursing...
CONSTRUCTION AT HERON HALL PAUSES FOR LITTLE DUCKLINGS

CONSTRUCTION AT HERON HALL PAUSES FOR LITTLE DUCKLINGS

Jun 2, 2015 | Construction News, Heron Hall

Great news! We have begun preparation for construction of Heron Hall!  We were about to start construction and as the way of things usually is, an unexpected obstacle arose.  As we began clearing the site for construction in the spring of 2015 we discovered a little...

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