Mud and lime Workshops
The mud and lime workshop was well received by all the participants. Ar. Shreya Srivastava ensured a great learning and experience session on this construction technique.
The participants were taken on an interactive tour around the project where they were introduced with the environment friendly techniques which were incorporated in the project. It was followed by a technical session to explain about the concepts of mud and lime along with its history and examples.
After lunch the hands on training session was conducted where the participants enjoyed making a batch of mortar. They were guided and supported by the expert masons from Rajasthan. Then the participanit carried the mortar to a sample workstation where, the experts demonstrated the technique of its application. All were divided into groups of 2-3 and then they made a patch on a wall, trying to get the method. They were being checked and supported by the experts which elevated the learning experience.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1000-1015 | Welcome address by GRIHA Council |
| 1015-1045 | Introduction to GRIHA |
| 1045-1300 | Seminar on Lime and Mud usage in construction |
| 1300-1400 | Lunch |
| 1400-1700 | Hands on Workshop |
| 1700-1715 | Closing remarks |
Workshop Seminar:
- Giving a tour of a building made using natural materials.
- Introduction to natural material including mud, lime, stone, wood and how you can use it as a construction material.
- Highlighting the essential facts and properties.
- Understanding different components of mud and testing soil to understand its components.
- Kinds of lime.
- How to make a plaster mix batch.
- Showcase specific case studies.
- Share the experience of working with these materials.
- Theoretical demonstration of working with lime and mud
- Question & answer session.
Hands-on experience:
As a part of the workshop, the participants will:
- Make a plaster mix batch.
- Plaster patches and finishing.
