Mongolian SB Study Tour
by Susan
Klinker - Kingston, New Mexico
Many thanks to all those who helped Builders Without Borders (BWB) welcome
the Mongolian UNDP delegation on their Straw-bale Research Tour of the
US Southwest, this September.
All along the way we found people willing to open their homes, and dedicate
their time to sharing their experiences in straw-bale building with
the Mongolian team of engineers and project officials. All in all, the
team toured 37 sites in four states – Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska,
and South Dakota – culminating in their attendance at the Second
Nebraska Straw-bale Conference sponsored by SBAN. Throughout the tour,
the Mongolians were brought together with some of the most experienced
straw-bale builders in the U.S. and worldwide.
BWB is proud to have supported the Mongolian team in making personal
and professional connections, coordinating the itinerary, providing
logistical support, and helping to advance work which may become a model
project of global significance.
Susan Klinker is a city planner and member of the BWB Steering Committe.
BWB is an international network of ecological builders working together for a sustainable future.