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Workshops and Events

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Straw Bale Construction
Workshop
July 14 - 20
Westcliffe, Colorado

Our workshops are designed to meet the needs of both the novice builder and experienced contractor. Timbo’s grasp of construction technology, with over 18 years as a professional straw bale designer-builder, comes through in his ability to explain each detail in a way that benefits all participants. Get a truly well-rounded educational experience so that when it is time for your build, you have the confidence to handle anything that comes up, from construction hiccups to personal stress management.

See strawbale.com for more information.

Rammed Earth Wall Building Workshops
August 5 - 9, 12 -16, 19 -23
Cranbrook, BC, Canada

Learn to build high quality insulated rammed earth walls like a pro. You will learn: What tools and equipment are needed; Material Selection; Mix quality control; Forming; Pneumatic and manual tamping; Installation of electrical boxes and conduits; Wall and sample testing; Curing & sealing walls; and much more... Taught by Max Stadyk, an experienced RE builder with online support from Clifton Schooley, another experienced rammed earth builder and designer.  

See www.rammedearth.info for more information.

Hands-on Plaster Workshop
August 16 - 18
Westcliffe, Colorado

Learn the nuances behind a properly installed, long-lasting plaster application and ask all the questions in between.

See strawbale.com for more information.

Straw Bale Construction
Workshop
August 25 - 31
Bend, Oregon

Our workshops are designed to meet the needs of both the novice builder and experienced contractor. Timbo’s grasp of construction technology, with over 18 years as a professional straw bale designer-builder, comes through in his ability to explain each detail in a way that benefits all participants. Get a truly well-rounded educational experience so that when it is time for your build, you have the confidence to handle anything that comes up, from construction hiccups to personal stress management.

See strawbale.com for more information.

Earth USA 2024
Sept. 13 - 15
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Earth USA 2024 indicates a wider field of interest than previous conferences and includes adobe, rammed earth, compressed earth block (CEB) and monolithic adobe (cob). Any material or method that uses clay as a binder is considered. Activities include:

  • Three days of Podium Presentations and Poster Sessions on topics related to the current state of architecture and construction with earthen materials.

  • Friday evening Speaker Meet & Greet for all conference attendees sponsored by The Earthbuilders' Guild.

  • Workshops and Tours to local earthbuilding sites of interest in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico.

    See www.earthusa.org for more information.

Straw Bale Construction
Workshop
Sept. 15 - 21
Delta, Colorado

Our workshops are designed to meet the needs of both the novice builder and experienced contractor. Timbo’s grasp of construction technology, with over 18 years as a professional straw bale designer-builder, comes through in his ability to explain each detail in a way that benefits all participants. Get a truly well-rounded educational experience so that when it is time for your build, you have the confidence to handle anything that comes up, from construction hiccups to personal stress management.

See strawbale.com for more information.

See sustainablelifeschool.com for more information.

12th International Hemp Building Symposium
Oct. 15 - 16
Staffanstorp, Sweden

With a primary focus on the innovative topic of building with hemp, the event aims to provide a unique platform for like-minded professionals and enthusiasts to come together and exchange their knowledge, experiences, and ideas.

See internationalhempbuilding.org for more information.

Earthbag Building Construction with Yoga Lifestyle Retreat

September 22 - October 14
Kumamoto, Japan

Embark on a unique journey that combines the transformative power of Yoga with the hands-on experience of sustainable building. At our Yoga Earthbag Retreat, you will immerse yourself in the holistic lifestyle of Yoga while learning the practical skills needed to construct an Earthbag Dome. Nestled in the serene surroundings of Sri Ashram in Kumamoto, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to harmonize mind, body, and the environment.

See www.zuddhalotus.com for more infoemation.

 

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