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 the Pro-Paille certificate of competence “Respecting CP 2012 professional rules characterizing
straw material as structural insulation and plaster support”. This certificate entitles designers (architects, engineering consultants) and contractors involved in the construction of straw buildings to be covered by their insurers as “standard 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.
Organization and rates
The course lasts 35 hours, or 5 days.
Fees: 1,800 euros with OPCO (French organization for the promotion of employment), 1,000 euros without OPCO (jobseeker). A deposit of 600 euros (except for jobseekers) must be paid on receipt of the registration form. Without this, no registration will be validated. Training cannot be financed by the CPF (personal training account), but may be covered by an OPCO (skills operator).
The price includes registration fees, teaching documentation, materials, tools and access to the technical platform.
Trainers
Eric Handrich, Aymeric Prigent and Maud Saimpert
Calendar
Next session: September 14 to 18, 2026
Application deadline: June 26, 2026
Resource
Contact
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
Ophélie Bureau
Teaching and administrative manager / post-master's and doctorate coursesPost-master's, continuing education and professional training
