2007 Conference

Sixth Annual Conference of the Colorado Straw Bale Association

(COSBA)
September 22, 2007

"Natural Building; Making Choices with Integrity"

'07 Conference Yearbook

At the Registration desk, Cory and Annie had picture perfect smiles
and warm welcomes for everyone.

Our guest speakers. Top row, left to right: Laura Bartels, Wayne Bingham, Matthew Harris, Donni Kiffmeyer, Toby Hemenway, Flemming Abrahamsson, Andrew Phillips. Bottow row, l to r: Kelly Lerner, Matts Myrhman, Laurie Dickson, Kelly Ray Mathews and Judy Knox.

Mother Nature sympathized with our efforts and spared us a drenching during
demonstrations. Kelly Mathews is discussing adobe floors at one of
several demonstrations. Can you spot yourself or a friend?

Thanks to speakers and participants for making the '07 conference successful, educational, and FUN.

Don't miss the '08 conference this June 14 and 15 in beautiful Durango at the Fort Lewis College campus.

Active learners at another demonstration on a beautiful Southwest Colorado day.
You must be in this one ... aren't you?

Donni Kiffmeyer prepares to apply a coat of lime plaster to an unsuspecting straw bale.

Steve Kawell of Durango discusses passive solar design during
a break out session.

Good reading, natural building products and materials, and architectural and
building services were made available by several vendors during breaks in the conference.

A good lunch was had by all, thanks to Zia Taqueria.

Thanks for visiting our year book. Be a part of the fun on June 14 and 15, 2008!

"Natural Building; Making Choices with Integrity" '07 Conference Yearbook At the Registration desk, Cory and Annie had picture perfect smiles and warm welcomes for everyone. Our guest speakers. Top row, left to right: Laura Bartels, Wayne Bingham, Matthew Harris, Donni Kiffmeyer, Toby Hemenway, Flemming Abrahamsson, Andrew Phillips. Bottow row, l to r: Kelly Lerner, Matts Myrhman, Laurie Dickson, Kelly Ray Mathews and Judy Knox. Mother Nature sympathized with our efforts and spared us a drenching during demonstrations. Kelly Mathews is discussing adobe floors at one of several demonstrations. Can you spot yourself or a friend?	Thanks to speakers and participants for making the '07 conference successful, educational, and FUN. Don't miss the '08 conference this June 14 and 15 in beautiful Durango at the Fort Lewis College campus.
Active learners at another demonstration on a beautiful Southwest Colorado day. You must be in this one ... aren't you? Donni Kiffmeyer prepares to apply a coat of lime plaster to an unsuspecting straw bale. Steve Kawell of Durango discusses passive solar design during a break out session. Good reading, natural building products and materials, and architectural and building services were made available by several vendors during breaks in the conference. A good lunch was had by all, thanks to Zia Taqueria. Thanks for visiting our year book. Be a part of the fun on June 14 and 15, 2008!