Ernie Wisner wrote:the problem comes in when folks try to build something that they dont understand for folks who are looking for something that works out of the box.
it's often due to students jumping into something and not being as conscious of the need ton show the admin folks that the project can be an asset long term rather than a temporary obstruction. this was what i observed at OSU; student projects where always considered to be at most a 4 year inconvenience. Most times Professors are not involved so projects get done a little hap hazard. not a big problem but substantial when we are speaking of administrations looking to save money. it costs as much to remove a project as to build a project.
Ernie,
I teach ceramics at a
community college and think that some
permaculture classes might generate very good attendance. I keep thinking of the stacking functions of
rocket mass heater,
oven, forge and kiln. Do you have a syllabus or something like it that could be submitted to the dean in my division? If it were to be added to the curriculum as a sculptural
workshop
Isaac Hill
Today 9:38:59 PM CDT Subject: Rocket-Cob Oven Design w/heated bench or mass for Evergreen State College
I find the barrel actually rather endearing, kinda steampunk.
I could offer you and Erica bed and breakfast accommodations if the workshop were to materialize. I really
should check with my husband before I offer that but what can I say I like living on the edge.
Susan