Adrian Leaman from Wholewoods delves into the world of roundhouses and sustainable building practices. The conversation spans from building advice to foundation methods and the importance of using the right timber species in construction. We also discuss different types of roundhouses, techniques for building ring beams and the practicality and sustainability of round structures. Join us as we share experiences and insights into the unique world of roundhouse construction.

Episode links

• Wholewoods - https://wholewoods.co.uk/
• Buildcamp - https://www.instagram.com/buildcamp/
• Tony Wrench Roundhouse - https://www.thatroundhouse.info/. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_Roundhouse
• Buglife (invertebrate roofs) - https://www.buglife.org.uk/
• Center for ancient technology - https://ancienttechnologycentre.com/
• Bill Coperthwaite - https://www.insearchofsimplicity.net/
• BOOK - Bill Copperthwaite - A handmade life - https://tinyurl.com/2pwaetpd
• Tom Ingall Roundhouse - https://www.instagram.com/tom_merlin_ingall/
• BOOK - Barbara Jones - Building with straw bales - https://tinyurl.com/mu9xfk4f
• Kings Foundation Building Craft Apprenticeship - https://www.kings-foundation.org/education/building-craft-programme
• Collect art Fair - https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect-fair/collect-art-fair-2024
• Futurebuild - https://tinyurl.com/4bubkxw6
• ASBP Healthy Buildings Conference - https://asbp.org.uk/healthybuildings2024

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