Undergrad Thesis LBA dwelling

GreatOaktree · 16-10-2012 11:35am #1

Hi all, I plan on reconstructing a LBA dwelling based on the continuous beehive basket weave method put forward by Damien Goodburn of the museum of London.
The layout of the dwelling will be based on structure 12 which was excavated during the Ballyhoura hills project. Both the ethnographic and historical evidence as well as the excavation reports point to this construction method as being the more probably and practical construction method rather than the vertical wall conical thatched roof African model put forward in the last century. Does anyone known of a good hazel source ???
Thanks

slowburner · 16-10-2012 10:07pm

I'm sure I can help you out with a reasonable supply of hazel.
Would Willlow be a viable material?
I can supply that in greater quantities.

Send me a pm, and we can discuss.

GreatOaktree · 30-01-2013 6:55pm

1m model

GreatOaktree · 02-02-2013 2:16pm

The full size experiment will be fully daubed

dr gonzo · 02-02-2013 9:05pm

Looks great OP! Where are you doing your undergrad if you dont mind me asking?

GreatOaktree · 06-02-2013 2:26pm

Thanks and IT Sligo

GreatOaktree · 13-04-2013 5:22pm

slowburner · 13-04-2013 6:28pm

Looks great.

Fries-With-That · 13-04-2013 9:14pm

This looks fantastic, I look forward to seeing more pictures of your progress.

Neutronale · 18-04-2013 9:25am

GreatOaktree wrote: »

Looking good, bit like a yurt!

Neutronale · 18-04-2013 9:29am

A turf roof is going to be a challenge.

Thatch would be lighter and more workable I would imagine.

GreatOaktree · 19-04-2013 11:07pm

The archaeological evidence from Deer Park farms suggests sod was used as roofing material. The purpose of the experiment is to illustrate the structural integrity of a domed structure and to test the practicality of a living roof.

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Undergrad Thesis LBA dwelling

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