Earth-Building School, Workshops & Consultations
Upcoming Online Trainings (only intake for 2023)
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23-31 January 2023We are facing a housing shortage and the costs of building are rising. Many of us also simply enjoy the concept of downsizing, living with less and using less resources. Small is beautiful, and there is a particular kind of satisfaction in designing (and then building) a small living space from local, natural materials.
We invite you to join us for this free online training, where we will cover all relevant design steps for both timber-earth hybrids, as well as full earth construction. It is run as a 5-day challenge, so that you can learn and implement in a community of like-minded people, with our professional support. You will walk away with a great first design for an earthen tiny house, a solid understanding how things are put together, and a realistic idea of how to make your tiny house dream come true! 5 February 2023Learn a wide range of natural building skills while fast-tracking your own projects. This live 3-month program is backed up by a year of mentorship, to support students all the way. This is our 4th live round and only intake for 2023.
This program is for you if: - You want to finally get your own natural building project off the ground - You are a building or permaculture professional and want to expand your natural building knowledge - You want to experience the satisfaction of crating your own healthy, beautiful living space on any budget This program is more than just an online course. It includes customized support by very experienced natural builders, a friendly and inclusive community, ongoing inspiration from international guest speakers, and regular live skill-shops via zoom. |
Current On-demand Online Learning
Mini-workshop on options for retrofitting with natural materialsLecture, resources and bonus demo of soil sampling.
3-part Tadelakt workshopPre-recorded lecture, in-depth demos, resources, and regular invitations to join LIVE practice sessions via zoom.
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Whatever your reason for considering this type of course, Earthbuilding School offers exceptionally high quality at a very reasonable price. I loved the course. You are a genuine and very experienced teacher. I also enjoyed the online format and being able to connect to a group of people world wide. Thank you! |
Let me ignite your passion for Earth!
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By sharing my 30-year experience in the art and science of earth-building I am empowering people the world over to get creative and reclaim the ability to build their own healthy living spaces, while having a minimal impact on the planet.
If you want to fast track your natural building project, I offer online classes and programs, 1:1 consultancy as well as in-person tuition, allowing you to build your skills while working on your own project, without the need to travel to a workshop. From pizza ovens, to retrofitting with natural materials, to an entire home build, to community projects, to starting up your own mudbrick production or earthbuilding business - I can assist with solid advice and help you develop your ideas and practical skills. If you are thinking of building, I strongly recommend you invest in a consultation with us before engaging a designer. I can help you get clear on building methods, saving possibilities, design principles, health aspects and much more. This will result in smart expectations and a clearer brief, which will save you a lot of money! |
My mission is to make earthbuilding accessible to anyone, on any budget. I have worked with people from many walks of life and strive to find simple, sound and beautiful solutions that fit. |
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Building with Earth
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Earth is a building material that is at once traditional and modern. It is an amazing and beautiful material that can be used in many different ways. It has been utilized for the last 10,000 years and worldwide some of the oldest surviving structures are earth's legacy to building durability. UN Habitat still estimate 20% of the world’s population live in earth buildings.
In the past 20 years, earth has advanced to become a high-quality building material: Its aesthetic qualities along with its beneficial effect on indoor climate and general well-being are widely recognized. Of particular relevance are its environmental properties, for example the incomparably low carbon footprint and total recyclability. In the 21st century people are drawn to the environmental, sustainable and aesthetic qualities of earthen building materials. Most countries have a rich and diverse legacy of building in earth. Many different techniques have been developed traditionally and are now being modernized to ensure state-of-the-art workmanship and structural performance. The most common uses of earth for load and non-load bearing construction are:
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