Michael Burchert
@michaelburchert.bsky.social
🇪🇺 Educator, Speaker, Builder, Activist. Regenerative construction 🌳🌾🥦♻️. Fixing mistakes and bad habits in the built environment. Independent #Bauwende construction revolution advocacy, english & german word salad, enjoy! https://linktr.ee/michaelburchert
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The presentation will focus on the prefabrication of passive house straw-wood modules, which requires ZERO investment in tools. Caution: Afterwards, it will be very difficult to find excuses not to do it.
It's free, see you.
It's free, see you.
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I've built with strawbales, cob / adobe, clay-straw, rammed earth and other techniques. Look into it.
I am a straw builder because it's fun and 1000% worth the effort.
The future is right here and it's comfy and regenerative.
I will share my knowledge about building passive house modules and retrofit #strawhouse panels on the 1. December. It's free. You can do this. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The future is right here and it's comfy and regenerative.
I will share my knowledge about building passive house modules and retrofit #strawhouse panels on the 1. December. It's free. You can do this. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I've built with strawbales, cob / adobe, clay-straw, rammed earth and other techniques. Look into it.
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Heat pumps get talked down by people who’ve never lived with one. If you’ve had yours a year or more, your experience can cut through the noise.
Take this short survey and help show what really works in British homes. £500 prize draw included: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Take this short survey and help show what really works in British homes. £500 prize draw included: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
November 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Heat pumps get talked down by people who’ve never lived with one. If you’ve had yours a year or more, your experience can cut through the noise.
Take this short survey and help show what really works in British homes. £500 prize draw included: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Take this short survey and help show what really works in British homes. £500 prize draw included: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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I think I found one of the sources of air leakage in this house
November 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I think I found one of the sources of air leakage in this house
I am a straw builder because it's fun and 1000% worth the effort.
The future is right here and it's comfy and regenerative.
I will share my knowledge about building passive house modules and retrofit #strawhouse panels on the 1. December. It's free. You can do this. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The future is right here and it's comfy and regenerative.
I will share my knowledge about building passive house modules and retrofit #strawhouse panels on the 1. December. It's free. You can do this. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I am a straw builder because it's fun and 1000% worth the effort.
The future is right here and it's comfy and regenerative.
I will share my knowledge about building passive house modules and retrofit #strawhouse panels on the 1. December. It's free. You can do this. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The future is right here and it's comfy and regenerative.
I will share my knowledge about building passive house modules and retrofit #strawhouse panels on the 1. December. It's free. You can do this. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Sehr oft, wenn ich sage: "stellt Eure Heizung auf Wärmepumpe um, weil Gas und Öl Euch schadet"
Kommt jemand und sagt, ich würde die Situation von Mietern verkennen.
Und dann werden wilde Vorwürfe ausgesprochen.
Die Realität ist, dass Alle schnell nur noch regenerativ versorgt werden müssen.
Kommt jemand und sagt, ich würde die Situation von Mietern verkennen.
Und dann werden wilde Vorwürfe ausgesprochen.
Die Realität ist, dass Alle schnell nur noch regenerativ versorgt werden müssen.
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Sehr oft, wenn ich sage: "stellt Eure Heizung auf Wärmepumpe um, weil Gas und Öl Euch schadet"
Kommt jemand und sagt, ich würde die Situation von Mietern verkennen.
Und dann werden wilde Vorwürfe ausgesprochen.
Die Realität ist, dass Alle schnell nur noch regenerativ versorgt werden müssen.
Kommt jemand und sagt, ich würde die Situation von Mietern verkennen.
Und dann werden wilde Vorwürfe ausgesprochen.
Die Realität ist, dass Alle schnell nur noch regenerativ versorgt werden müssen.
November 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Is it enough to wear a suit, or have a title, to get away with this. They don't even try to justify anything anymore. They are simply betraying humanity to let some organisation win, this is not just a matter of 1 country.
I wonder if Gene Roddenberry saw that as a possibility on 1 of the planets.
I wonder if Gene Roddenberry saw that as a possibility on 1 of the planets.
Australia was in the BELEM DECLARATION ON THE TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS for about 24 hours, before its Prime Minister declared that you need to extract more gas to help the transition away from fossil fuels.
Enjoy my latest for @thepointau.bsky.social :)
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Enjoy my latest for @thepointau.bsky.social :)
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Is it enough to wear a suit, or have a title, to get away with this. They don't even try to justify anything anymore. They are simply betraying humanity to let some organisation win, this is not just a matter of 1 country.
I wonder if Gene Roddenberry saw that as a possibility on 1 of the planets.
I wonder if Gene Roddenberry saw that as a possibility on 1 of the planets.
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So far, it's shaping up to be a nice medium-sized group. Would you like to join us?
It would be cool if people in Seattle could get something going, but this is a global issue!
It would be cool if people in Seattle could get something going, but this is a global issue!
November 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
So far, it's shaping up to be a nice medium-sized group. Would you like to join us?
It would be cool if people in Seattle could get something going, but this is a global issue!
It would be cool if people in Seattle could get something going, but this is a global issue!
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“The entire financial system, including government bonds & mortgages, is premised on the idea that tomorrow will look something like today. In a world that’s 3 degrees warmer, it assuredly will not.” - One of the aspects making climate policy more important, paradoxically, the more publicly ignored
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 AM
“The entire financial system, including government bonds & mortgages, is premised on the idea that tomorrow will look something like today. In a world that’s 3 degrees warmer, it assuredly will not.” - One of the aspects making climate policy more important, paradoxically, the more publicly ignored
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I’m thinking that US voters being “furious about prices” when Trump’s fascist regime are attacking democracy, human rights, the environment & climate, public health, the global economy, the sovereignty of nations, a sane world order, and more, may be why the world will never trust U.S. voters again.
Americans are upset about prices & things are completely unraveling for Trump.
Americans were upset about prices under Biden & his poll numbers were like Trump's are now.
Americans were upset about prices when @kamalaharris.com ran & she nearly won. Says a lot about her strength as a candidate.
Americans were upset about prices under Biden & his poll numbers were like Trump's are now.
Americans were upset about prices when @kamalaharris.com ran & she nearly won. Says a lot about her strength as a candidate.
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I’m thinking that US voters being “furious about prices” when Trump’s fascist regime are attacking democracy, human rights, the environment & climate, public health, the global economy, the sovereignty of nations, a sane world order, and more, may be why the world will never trust U.S. voters again.
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Yes, positive annoyance!
Sure, fossil dominance has dealt a severe blow to humanity through COP30. Let's turn this defeat into strength and fight back. Do you know that person who tirelessly annoys everyone at local council meetings and knows everything better? Become that person. Support the transformation. No bridge tech.
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Yes, positive annoyance!
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Sure, fossil dominance has dealt a severe blow to humanity through COP30. Let's turn this defeat into strength and fight back. Do you know that person who tirelessly annoys everyone at local council meetings and knows everything better? Become that person. Support the transformation. No bridge tech.
November 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Sure, fossil dominance has dealt a severe blow to humanity through COP30. Let's turn this defeat into strength and fight back. Do you know that person who tirelessly annoys everyone at local council meetings and knows everything better? Become that person. Support the transformation. No bridge tech.
There are so many people who are truly suited for leadership positions across the globe.
Trump wrongly indicted me. I’ll rightly impeach him.
Impeachment isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent — but is it working?
Impeachment isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent — but is it working?
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
There are so many people who are truly suited for leadership positions across the globe.
So far, it's shaping up to be a nice medium-sized group. Would you like to join us?
It would be cool if people in Seattle could get something going, but this is a global issue!
It would be cool if people in Seattle could get something going, but this is a global issue!
November 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
So far, it's shaping up to be a nice medium-sized group. Would you like to join us?
It would be cool if people in Seattle could get something going, but this is a global issue!
It would be cool if people in Seattle could get something going, but this is a global issue!
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I wrote about the absurdity of the COPs failing to make fossil fuels the villain.
"We have spent 30 years trying to arrive at the place we should have started: that fossil fuels must go."
"We have spent 30 years trying to arrive at the place we should have started: that fossil fuels must go."
The UN Climate Process Still Doesn't Understand the Assignment
The original sin of the UN's work was to fail to center coal, oil, and gas as the primary villains in the entire enterprise.
www.gravityisgone.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I wrote about the absurdity of the COPs failing to make fossil fuels the villain.
"We have spent 30 years trying to arrive at the place we should have started: that fossil fuels must go."
"We have spent 30 years trying to arrive at the place we should have started: that fossil fuels must go."
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as a dad of a 15yo with a developmental delay:
If there is a god these fucks will burn in hell
If there is a god these fucks will burn in hell
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
A Disabled Child’s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old who has an intellectual disability, walked away from his mom’s fruit stand in October. Houston Police called ICE.
thebarbedwire.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
as a dad of a 15yo with a developmental delay:
If there is a god these fucks will burn in hell
If there is a god these fucks will burn in hell
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle
The difference between our perception is about as big as the status quo and the 1.5 degree target.
I see embodied carbon emissions, an impossible floor-to-wall area ratio and connection problems tending toward infinity.
I see embodied carbon emissions, an impossible floor-to-wall area ratio and connection problems tending toward infinity.
Montreal Quebec
Come see the building
It’s even better in person
Come see the building
It’s even better in person
November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The difference between our perception is about as big as the status quo and the 1.5 degree target.
I see embodied carbon emissions, an impossible floor-to-wall area ratio and connection problems tending toward infinity.
I see embodied carbon emissions, an impossible floor-to-wall area ratio and connection problems tending toward infinity.
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Most human societies are built on the idea of stability. Most systems revolve around maintaining the status quo.
Because the status quo is really bad, improving anything is an extreme uphill battle.
Construction is much more affected than most sectors within society.
Because the status quo is really bad, improving anything is an extreme uphill battle.
Construction is much more affected than most sectors within society.
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Most human societies are built on the idea of stability. Most systems revolve around maintaining the status quo.
Because the status quo is really bad, improving anything is an extreme uphill battle.
Construction is much more affected than most sectors within society.
Because the status quo is really bad, improving anything is an extreme uphill battle.
Construction is much more affected than most sectors within society.
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One week away! Seattle architecture and urbanism people - @michaelburchert.bsky.social has kindly offered to host a virtual presentation on prefab straw panel building + Q&A.
Monday, Dec 1 at 11:00 am PST
Please fill out the interest form if you'd like to attend!
docs.google.com/forms/d/1bHS...
Monday, Dec 1 at 11:00 am PST
Please fill out the interest form if you'd like to attend!
docs.google.com/forms/d/1bHS...
Straw Panel Building with Michael Burchert
Regenerative construction educator, activist, and builder Michael Burchert will be presenting his method of machine-free straw panel fabrication along with an overview of various global straw panel ma...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
One week away! Seattle architecture and urbanism people - @michaelburchert.bsky.social has kindly offered to host a virtual presentation on prefab straw panel building + Q&A.
Monday, Dec 1 at 11:00 am PST
Please fill out the interest form if you'd like to attend!
docs.google.com/forms/d/1bHS...
Monday, Dec 1 at 11:00 am PST
Please fill out the interest form if you'd like to attend!
docs.google.com/forms/d/1bHS...
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I wrote a #Strawbuilding article for your coffee break, feel free to connect with me, let's work towards climate positive construction.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/strawb...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/strawb...
Strawbale building according to german guidelines, a tour.
(Michael Burchert, Bauwende e.V.
www.linkedin.com
September 6, 2023 at 10:25 AM
I wrote a #Strawbuilding article for your coffee break, feel free to connect with me, let's work towards climate positive construction.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/strawb...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/strawb...
Administration is very distinct from leadership.
'I asked more experienced colleagues in planning, zoning & housing: where did these density regulations come from?
Their answers were frustrating to hear & embarrassing to repeat. The density regulations roughly matched the existing density of each neighborhood, sort of, more or less. That was it.'
Their answers were frustrating to hear & embarrassing to repeat. The density regulations roughly matched the existing density of each neighborhood, sort of, more or less. That was it.'
"Why I lost faith in zoning." tinyurl.com/5n8sh428 Baltimore’s former zoning board executive director, on why she supports @mayorbmscott.bsky.social bills to promote more density and multi-family housing in the city. [OP-ED]
November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Administration is very distinct from leadership.
Sure, fossil dominance has dealt a severe blow to humanity through COP30. Let's turn this defeat into strength and fight back. Do you know that person who tirelessly annoys everyone at local council meetings and knows everything better? Become that person. Support the transformation. No bridge tech.
November 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Sure, fossil dominance has dealt a severe blow to humanity through COP30. Let's turn this defeat into strength and fight back. Do you know that person who tirelessly annoys everyone at local council meetings and knows everything better? Become that person. Support the transformation. No bridge tech.
Reposted by Michael Burchert
🚨 JUST PUBLISHED: CARBON BRIEF’S #COP30 SUMMARY 🚨
It's an EPIC 20,000 words of top-notch, plain-english reporting…
–Global mutirão
–Adaptation finance
–Fossil-fuel roadmap
–China
+Much more
Very proud of team CB for getting this out so fast
www.carbonbrief.org/...
It's an EPIC 20,000 words of top-notch, plain-english reporting…
–Global mutirão
–Adaptation finance
–Fossil-fuel roadmap
–China
+Much more
Very proud of team CB for getting this out so fast
www.carbonbrief.org/...
November 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🚨 JUST PUBLISHED: CARBON BRIEF’S #COP30 SUMMARY 🚨
It's an EPIC 20,000 words of top-notch, plain-english reporting…
–Global mutirão
–Adaptation finance
–Fossil-fuel roadmap
–China
+Much more
Very proud of team CB for getting this out so fast
www.carbonbrief.org/...
It's an EPIC 20,000 words of top-notch, plain-english reporting…
–Global mutirão
–Adaptation finance
–Fossil-fuel roadmap
–China
+Much more
Very proud of team CB for getting this out so fast
www.carbonbrief.org/...