Chalk as a building material - Caroline Nicolay - BS123
Description
A bonus episode with Archeologist Caroline Nicolay.
The conversation explores building sustainable structures with chalk and earth materials, sharing experiences with chalk as a construction material and unique techniques like milk and cheese curd floors. The dialogue dives into experimentation with lime washes, thatching roofs with bracken, and the traditional practice of thatching within communities.
They also touch on the circular evolution of housing practices and the symbolism of spoons in historical contexts. Topics include community involvement in thatching projects, the reuse of materials in buildings, and the layers of history created in landscapes through generations.
Episode links
- Caroline's website - https://www.pariogallico.com/
- Clayfest - https://www.ebuki.co/events/clayfest-2024
- Nettlecombe Craft School - https://www.nettlecombecraftschool.com/
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