Pro-Paille training alternates theory and practical exercises to learn how to design and build in accordance with the professional rules for straw-bale construction (RPCP 2012). Drawn up by the Réseau Français de Construction en Paille (RFCP), these standards define the design and implementation rules to be applied when using straw as an insulating filling and plaster base. The RPCP 2012 constitute the official and normative framework applicable in France.
Successful completion of the final exam leads to the issue of a certificate enabling designers (architects, design offices) and contractors to be covered by their insurers as “current techniques”.
Training objectives
- Understand straw bale material, its characteristics and limitations;
- Know the regulatory context applicable to straw construction;
- Learn to use and master the professional rules of straw construction;
- Discover and practice the main straw building techniques;
- Plastering with straw;
- Draw up a quality control sheet for straw processing.
Audience
The Pro-Paille course is aimed at all design, planning and construction professionals wishing to acquire the skills needed to use straw materials, as well as project owners and technical departments (local authorities, landlords, developers). The course is open to 12 to 15 participants.
Prerequisites
Have previous experience in construction, project management or building work. It is compulsory for each participant to have a copy of the latest edition of the “Règles professionnelles de construction en paille”, and to have read it beforehand.
Organization and rates
The course lasts 35 hours, or 5 days.
Cost of training: 1,800 euros (600 euros deposit upon receipt of registration form).
The price includes registration fees, educational documentation, materials, tools and access to the technical platform.
Training cannot be financed by the CPF (personal training account), but may be covered by an OPCO.
Calendar
Next session: September 15 to 19, 2025
Registration: June 2 to July 4, 2025
Resource
Contact
Maud Saimpert
Associate Professor (MCFA)Theories and Practices of Architectural and Urban Design (TPCAU)
Department for the organization of training, schooling and student lifeFlanders site - Office 5 - Esc. 1A, 3rd floor 01 44 65 23 24barbara.guillot@paris-lavillette.archi.frBarbara Guillot
Educational engineering manager- Department for the organization of training, schooling and student lifeFlanders site - Office 8 - Esc. 1A, 3rd floor 01 44 65 23 35ophelie.bureau@paris-lavillette.archi.fr
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