Natural Building and Green Design

Sustainable Shelter Workshop Series

Natural Building and Green Design from the ground up!

July 29th – September 14th, 2012


Watch this short video to get a feel for the program and hear from the teachers and past students.

The Sustainable Shelter Workshop Series is a 7 week course designed to empower participants with the ability to design/build/renovate their own home using simple techniques and natural, vernacular materials.  During this course we will start from the ground and move up teaching not only the art/science of natural building and green design, but the corresponding appropriate technologies essential for successfully integrating your shelter into a permaculture landscape.  Read more…

Natural Building Practicum

Spring Session (March 11th – June 3rd, 2012)

Fall Session (October 7th – December 20th, 2012)

The Natural Building Practicum (NBP) is a three month work-study designed for the beginner in natural building.  Time is spent between work, hands-on instruction, and independent study.  The participant will receive exposure to the wide gamut of techniques that natural building has to offer.  Read more…

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