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.
Trainers
Eric Handrich, Aymeric Prigent and Maud Saimpert
Target audience
The Pro-Paille course is aimed at all design, engineering 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).
Organization and rates
The course lasts 35 hours, or 5 days.
It welcomes between 12 and 15 participants.
It cannot be financed by the CPF (personal training account), but it can be paid for by an OPCO (skills operator).
Rates :
- 1,800 euros with the possibility of requesting reimbursement by an OPCO. A deposit of 600 euros is required on receipt of the registration form. Without this, no registration will be validated.
- 1,000 euros for jobseekers (not covered by OPCO).
The price includes registration fees, educational documentation, materials, tools and access to the technical platform.
Calendar
Next session: September 14 to 18, 2026
Application deadline: June 26, 2026
Resource
Pedagogical contact
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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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