Strawbale classroom at Avon Tyrrell

Total project costs £41,640
Fund grant £20,000 (48% of total)

Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre received an SDF grant to construct an eco-friendly strawbale classroom as a base for environmental education activities at the centre. The classroom has a timber frame with strawbale in-fill, a green roof, a wood-burning stove and a composting toilet.

Much of the construction was carried out by volunteers who have learnt traditional building skills.

The Strawbale Classroom has won the Sustainable Built Environment category in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainable Business Partnership Awards 2010.

Credit: UK Youth

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