A deep, hands-on exploration of
natural building systems, materials and construction techniques for those who want to move beyond an introduction and understand how natural buildings are actually designed and built.
Designed for serious learners who want to take natural building further.DAY 1 — MATERIALS & BUILDING SCIENCE-
Earth, lime, stone and natural materials
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Material behaviour and selection
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Soil and earth testing
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Moisture, breathability and thermal performance
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Understanding natural building systems
DAY 2 — TECHNIQUES & EXECUTION-
Earth construction techniques
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Lime mortars and plasters
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Natural finishes
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Building detailing
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Working with craftsmen
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Hands-on construction
DAY 3 — DESIGN TO BUILD-
Integrating natural materials into contemporary buildings
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Walls, floors, roofs and finishes
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Climate-responsive design
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Detailing for durability
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Site execution and quality
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Mittivanam project case studies
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Discussion with Aditya Sharma