Build With Mud: Eco-Architecture Workshop

Connect with the most fundamental building material known to humankind - Earth. This intensive, hands-on workshop will teach you the principles and techniques of natural building, empowering you to create beautiful, durable, and sustainable structures with your own hands.

A beautiful mud-constructed building
Hands working with mud and straw
Participants constructing a mud wall
A beautifully finished mud structure

Key Highlights

  • A comprehensive, hands-on introduction to natural building.
  • Learn from experienced eco-architects and local artisans.
  • Understand the science of soil and how to use it for construction.
  • Build a small structure from foundation to roof as part of the workshop.
  • An empowering skill for anyone interested in sustainable living and self-sufficiency.

What You Will Learn

Soil Analysis

Learn to test and identify the right kind of soil for building.

Cob & Adobe Techniques

Master two of the most common and versatile mud building techniques.

Natural Foundations & Plasters

Understand how to create stable foundations and breathable, non-toxic plasters.

Design Principles

Learn the basics of designing passive solar and climate-responsive mud structures.

Workshop Schedule

Annual 7-day Workshop

Full-day immersive experience

Limited Seats

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