I am working in Guatemala with the local Episcopal church. We have a large piece of land, and are looking to build a beautiful, integrated center for peace and healing . . . I am looking for some volunteers who might like to come and visit us (we can offer room and board) and do some consulting, and even help design and implement. We live in Chichicastenango, a very mystical and special place. We have an enormous piece of land, a lot of love, a little bit of money, big dreams and NO experience. Thank you. Matiox. emilietsmithAThotmail.com

11/09

Design Opportunities

We're looking for hard working folks who can think and design on their feet to participate in design fellowships for 6 months to one year. Not a trained designer or engineer? Can't make it to rural Namibia? Not to worry, we are hiring folks in our office in San Francisco as well!

Hyderabad
Design Fellow: Architect - Healthcare design
Architecture for Humanity is seeking a design professional preferably with experience in health care to lead the research and development of the design manual to guide clinic redevelopment in underserved communities in Hyderabad, India

San Francisco
Design Fellow: Architect - Primary/Secondary School design
Architecture for Humanity is seeking a mid-career design professional with extensive experience in sustainable consulting and design for Primary and Secondary School projects to lead the research and development of sustainable school design guidelines.

Haiti
Design Fellow
We are looking for a design fellow for a program with Yele Haiti in Port au Prince. Fluency in English, French and Creole desired!

Brazil
Design Fellow
We are looking for a design fellow or local architecture firm to develop the design and construction of a temporary demountable sports facility in Rio for the 2010 Homeless World Cup. Fluency in Portuguese required.

South Africa
Design Fellow
We are looking for a design fellow to help staff our new regional office in Cape Town.

San Francisco
We are looking for a few good-natured and flexible volunteers to help out with everything from data entry to materials research to hauling furniture. We're looking for individuals able to commit to at least 3 days per week for a minimum of 6 hours per day. Please send an email to volunteer (at) architectureforhumanity.org telling us a bit about yourself and your resume, if you're interested.

See www.architectureforhumanity.org for more information.

10/09

My family and I will be building our own self-sufficient community and any knowledge about such would be helpful. We are currently in the midwest and would like to set up shop there. We are looking for someone to come out and do a demonstration and hopefully give us the ups and downs. Thank you and look forward to hearing from someone soon. peace and love. Empress Azalee  Email: akwariussolAThotmail.com

10/09

We wish to invite you to come to do a workshop as a part of our International Development Partner (IDP) Program. The project consists of designing and building a Skills Development Center on a portion of an 800 acre campus of FOTA Artist Village in Maabang in the Ashanti Region of Ghana to prepare in-school and school dropouts for life. It is to create and sustain a "safe haven", where rural children and young adults can access expanded learning opportunities and integrated education, cross-cultural, arts and craft programs in the out-of-school hours. The center will also provide unemployed rural young adults with opportunities for skill-building and mastery in diverse areas of arts and craft. The Skills Development Complex consists of the following facilities: Fine Arts Studios, Performing Arts Spaces, Graphics Shop, Wood Shop, Classrooms, Offices, and Storage/Gallery Areas.

Thus, we think one means to accomplishing this is to work in teams. One Design-Build Team may work of one facility; another team may work on another. We also think 1 to 3 months will be possible, depending on the workshop process and structure. Residential cottages and earth art/ land art/ earthworks will therefore be added and will connect with existing roadways. All work need be completed within 3 ½ years; hence, other workshop teams are solicited.

-- Barthosa Nkurumeh, AfriCOAE General Secretary (Artist and Educator, ILAC- College of Education, University of Oklahoma) Project Website: http://www.focusonthearts.org                               7/09

We need help from volunteers who know about sustainable, low cost projects that are using local resources to build a holistic health and education center in Honduras. La Esperanza/Intibuca is in western Honduras and the people are of indigenous Lenca and Maya descent and also Mestisos. The area is beautiful, the way Creator made it and the climate is delightful, a gift to nourish the spirit, body and soul, but the community is poor due to limited economic resources and opportunities. As a Maya-Lenca from this area, I am starting this project to help with these problems. The project will consist of the following:

•We are developing a holistic health center, which will offer visitors a restaurant that will serve a nutritious, local food and an international menu. And an education center where people can participate in discussions on Maya cultural and spiritual practices and learn how to prevent disease and promote mental, body and soul health. We will offer an Indigenous design sweat lodge and a hot tub and a meditation area to help people feel cleanse and centered. The  restaurant and cabins are Maya style and constructed with recycled and local products. The whole community is involved and see this project as an opportunity for economic development that protects mother earth. 

• The project will be run as a cooperative where everyone has a voice in the decisions and eventually local employees will earn a percentage of the social responsible project, and it will provide resources and training for young, women and men of the community. We need help from volunteers who know about sustainable, low cost projects that are using local resources.We also need donations at any level to support this community project. We plan a trip to start building at the end of the first week in September, 2009 

Donation checks can be made out to Amethyst Luna Cooperative and sent to Martha Dominguez, 10805 Ralph Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 and for Questions: 505-275-0597 and volunteers can call or send me an email to: marthacdATearthlink.net

4/09

Earthbag building on Koh Phangan, Thailand

Basic infrastructure (road, water) on our hillside (and seaview) jungle property has been set up and we are now beginning construction of several earthbag domes. We are looking for enthusiasts to come, work and learn with us on this beautiful tropical island. Freshmen welcome, earthbag experience not required. At this point we can offer free accommodation in tents, besides the great opportunity to learn how to build your own dome... short stays also welcome. please email julienATagamayogaDOTcom for further information. kind regards, we look forward to hearing from you!

4/0

I want to create an environmentally friendly community comprised of uniquely built, beautifully designed green homes,
each using a different type of sustainable architecture from straw bale and modular to lightweight concrete. Architectural styles will range from rustic to modern, something for everyone. The homes will be built to enhance the natural surroundings of the landscape. Also included is a community center and shared garden plots for vegetables and flowers. The homeowners will open their doors twice a year (maybe around Earth Day and Arbor Day) for tours of their homes in the hope of educating the public. The top architects specializing in each style of building will be used. State-of-the-art high performance equipment and materials will be used to lower the impact on the environment and reduce the homeowner's energy bills. The benefit to architects, builders and the equipment and service manufacturers is the ongoing advertising and continued business as a result. I don't have the land nor do I have financing, what I do have is passion and an idea. How do I take it to the next level? I welcome your comments, suggestions and ideas or partnerships. Thank you so much. Janice Lloyd, jan.lloydATcomcast.net

4/09

Building Dome Village Katrina

I am looking for four young people, minimum age 21, who want to join me for a one-year apprenticeship project for the establishing of a new entrepreneur career as a certified "New Community Builder". We five apprentices will build a cluster of five self-sufficient dome homes, plus a community dome. Our goal is to snowball small intentional dome villages in rural areas that are easy, cheap, and fast to build. The motto for "Dome Village Katrina" is the Buckminster Fuller vision statement: "To make the world work for 100% of humanity in the shortest possible time through spontaneous cooperation without ecological offense or the disadvantage of anyone."

For more info please email: karinlacyATgmail.com   For my credentials please visit my website at www.KarinLLightworker.com   2/09

A group of California Polytechnic State University seniors is spearheading a 3000 sf., two story, 'green' dental clinic in the developing nation of Belize.  Organized by Global Outreach Mission, the dental facility will provide radically needed dental healthcare to the region of Mango Creek.  The team also plans to create two mobile dental units to serve the surrounding region.  Once completed with the project, Daniel Wiens (Construction Engineering Manager) and Steve Shimmin (Architect) hope to create a humanitarian non-profit organization that will encourage green building fundamentals in developing nations, through dental and other medical facilities.  The team needs your help!  Inspiration, financial support, dental equipment 
(new or used) for the facility, suggestions, and assistance in any fashion.  Feel free to contact Daniel Wiens via telephone at 541.633.9928 or via email at  dpwincATgmail.com                                                                    1/09

We are now looking for people with experience in green building and green energy and sanitation technology who would be interested in sharing their knowledge with us in a venture to build an inspiring model building in rural Bangladesh. My name is Jonas Forsberg. I'm a Swedish entrepreneur trying to make a difference for people in Bangladesh. redQ, runs ecological and ethical production in Bangladesh. Our goal is to be a good example for other factory owners in the textile industry, showing that it's profitable to be responsible. We are planning a new industrial building that will hold 250 workers + machinery (approximately 10 000 sq ft). We want the building process to be as environmentally friendly as possible, and the building to be self sufficient regarding energy. We want the building to be a model that will inspire villagers as well as factory owners to implement environmental innovations such as compost toilets and solar panels. Please contact me: jonasATredq.se +46 70 302 47 17

12/08

I am a French student in a master's degree in risk management in environment and construction, Angers University, France. I am looking for an internship in United States between April to July / August 2009. I can assess health risk of chemical products used during a construction (materials) and improve the health quality of a building. In January, my course program is to work on "positive health construction", which will train me on sanitary impacts of materials, energies, fluids and equipments. LOPES NOELIE  Email: noelie37AThotmail.com

10/08

If ever someone wants to build an earthship community in Africa, I would like to be a part of that. I imagined a community of pods with a center community pod for meeting or even a communal kitchen. It seems if we could show the world how to live successfully there with so little water, this idea just might catch on and save many lives. I believe an entire village can raise small gardens and goats to care for themselves. Thank you, Marty McAdams 816-456-6195 (USA)      m3568111ATyahoo.com    

9/08

We are planning a sustainable community in Costa Rica and are exploring all kinds of green building. We are TIERRAMADA, and our blog is under construction. If you would know of people who might like to retire to this 12 month growing climate..and wonderful country, contact me here. thanks! Alexandra y Richard

e-mail: ALEXIREALESTATEATYAHOO.COM

5/08

Display of Natural Homes

If you have a home you like to feature at naturalhomes.org, or would just like to browse through the selection of homes on display, go to naturalhomes.org

If you would like to review some of the old issues of greenhomebuilding.com's E-zine, just click on the appropriate link: E-zine #1, E-zine #2, E-zine #3, E-zine #4, E-zine #5, E-zine #6, E-zine #7, E-Zine #8, E-zine #9, E-zine #10, E-zine #11, E-zine #12, E-zine #13, E-zine #14, E-zine #15, E-Zine #16, E-Zine#17, E-Zine #18 , E-Zine #19, E-zine #20, E-zine #21 . This E-zine is no longer published; to follow topical news check out Kelly's blog.

I've been working with papercrete here in northern NM for about 4 years now. 
I am offering workshops this summer. You can come and work with me for a day or more.
Please email or call me to make arrangements. I am working full time on my project so there will always be something to do.
I will focus on whatever it is you want to learn and you can help me finish my house. I am very excited about slip forming my new wall.
I will also be making roof panels using my old block form and a special mix.

If you just want to come for the day and live locally the fee is $75 a day. If you are coming from a distance you are welcome to stay here at my house, room and meals provided for $125.

I hope to see you this summer!

Email me at williams_judithAThotmail.com (505) 685-0804  judith-l-williams.com

5/09

Natural Building, Earthbag Dome Work Exchange
Get hands-on experience building an earthbag dome at Dancing Rabbit ecovillage. This small house will have a living roof, earthen floor and cob walls.
Learn more about Jeffs Earthbag Building Work Exchange                                                              3/09

Strawbale House Construction & Natural Building Internship

Interested in straw bale house construction? Want some hands-on experience with natural building? Want to experience community life on an off-grid homestead? If your answer is “yes” to these questions, then this internship opportunity may be for you.

Red Earth Farms is an intentional community of homesteaders located on 76 acres of pastoral rolling hills in northeastern Missouri. We have in common a commitment to developing sustainable lifestyle skills such as local food production, permaculture and natural building. We're looking to host interns during the 2009 building season (April-September) to help with our strawbale house.

See mazzo-strawbale.blogspot.coml for more information.                             2/09

Strawbale House Construction & Natural Building Internship

Interested in straw bale house construction? Want some hands-on experience with natural building? Want to experience community life on an off-grid homestead? If your answer is “yes” to these questions, then this internship opportunity may be for you.

Red Earth Farms is an intentional community of homesteaders located on 76 acres of pastoral rolling hills in northeastern Missouri. We have in common a commitment to developing sustainable lifestyle skills such as local food production, permaculture and natural building. We're looking to host interns during the 2009 building season (April-September) to help with our strawbale house.

See mazzo-strawbale.blogspot.coml for more information.                                                                                     2/09

I am a remodeler in MN and I am seeking to learn green home building and want to find anyplace that needs or wants help or where villages might be planned for the future. I dont care about money...just enough for food to eat. Tom Michaud 763-516-6333 tjworks4uATcomcast.net 

7/09

My names Zac Alexander. I'm 18 yeas old and taking a gap year before college. I'm looking for things to do and I am really interested in sustainable/natural home building and would love to learn more about. If you are starting a new project and need someone to work next to you I'd love to help out. I don't have much experience, but I'm strong, hardworking, and cheap! I live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area, but know people all over the county, and would be willing to travel and stay somewhere for a month or so. I can start sometime towards the end of August. Let me know what you're thinking, it can't hurt. You can send me an email at zalexander333ATgmail.com or give me a call at 612-385-4513.

5/09

I am heading down to Cal Earth at the end of April 09 to take the apprenticeship course. I am looking to find an earthbag project afterward, either in the beginning stages or shortly thereafter. I would like to offer my help to build and learn. Since I have my own mobile accommodation (RV), I have the freedom to be flexible and I will be just starting my 6 month off cycle.

I am a 39yr old full time female solo RVer, I adventure travel half of the year and work my business the other half. It has been my desire to find my life's purpose for the last few years. To make a long story short, all the synchronizes I have had after asking the question "what I am supposed to do with my life". The answer is "learn to build eco-domes aka "earthbag building". After receiving this much anticipated knowledge I have become obsessed with this concept of natural building and it being an ecologically and affordable way to build a home for myself and others.

Contact Shari at:  spidar1919ATgmail.com                                                                                                                               2/09

Job Opportunities

Program Manager
What: Help us manage our ever increasing dashboard of projects.
You: Licensed Architect with graphics, web, and people skills.
Where: San Francisco

Design Director
What: Help us manage the design and development of our project list.
You: Designer with a solid amount of experience, expertise, and serious leadership skills.
Where: San Francisco

Regional Program Manager
What: Help us grow into an internationally viable organization.
You: Designer with a proven track record of management and leadership abilities.
Where: Cape Town

Chief Financial Officer
What: Help us grow into a financially smart organization. Much like our design.
You: Math whiz with a knack for management.
Where: San Francisco

Development Director
What: Help us grow into a strong sustainable organization. Much like our buildings.
You: Renegade with a Rolodex.
Where: San Francisco

If you are interested in these positions please email jobs (at) architectureforhumanity.org with your resume, cover letter, and work samples if applicable (Don't forget the work samples, no more than 3MB please!). If you don't see a job you like but are a cross-breed between Glen Murcutt, McGuyver and Yasmine Lari please send us a resume anyway.

If you are interested in volunteering, providing design services, sharing your expertise, or supporting better design, please visit our website .

10/09

I am looking to contact anyone interested in pre 1900 antique glass window panes
please respond with and email address or a phone number

Deb Maubach
Peoria, IL
dmaubach7ATyahoo.com
5/08

I live in Baltic, Ohio. We have 1000s of used tires to get rid of and I would like to see them put to good use. Anyone can have them for free if they come and get them. My name is John Grove: trsjwgATlive.com

3/08

Because of the ever increasing stress on our environment, several segments of the national TV series "LIVING IN STYLE” will focus on and feature “Earth Friendly” companies and their environmentally conscious products, services and initiatives. Companies that are targeting retail consumers, commercial, industrial, and business to business are all being highlighjteds on this show. We will select ONLY those companies and their products that qualify to be part of our “Earth Friendly Green” segment for our 2nd quarter 2008 episode. Companies who demonstrate their concern for the environment by producing products that are sensitive to global environmental issues will be showcased. Every product or company featured will be category exclusive, so NO competing products will presented or discussed. Please contact me in order to discuss a fit for the show:
Adam Jasinski
e-mail: adamATeastshoreproductions.com

1/08

We're giving people who submit pictures of their trashed homes a chance to win cash and Refresh.

Refresh is an innovative new line of eco-friendly paints from Dutch Boy which actually fights common household odors.

See www.myhousestinks.com for more details.

The contest ends on 9/30/09