A four-day immersive introduction to the
practice of natural building, combining material understanding, traditional knowledge, practical techniques and hands-on building.
What We'll Cover
DAY 1 — EARTH & NATURAL BUILDING-
Principles of natural building
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Understanding earth and soil
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Traditional building systems
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Climate, moisture and thermal comfort
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Hands-on earth exploration
DAY 2 — EARTH CONSTRUCTION-
Preparing earth
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Mud construction techniques
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Natural plasters
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Material mixing
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Hands-on construction
DAY 3 — LIME & NATURAL FINISHES-
Understanding lime
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Lime preparation
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Lime plaster
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Natural finishes and textures
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Surface preparation
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Hands-on application
DAY 4 — BUILDING IN PRACTICE-
Integrating materials into a building
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Walls, floors and roofs
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Detailing and durability
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Contemporary applications
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Mittivanam project experience
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Hands-on building activity
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Interaction with Aditya Sharma
No prior experience is required.