Natural Building and Green Design

Sustainable Shelter Workshop Series

Natural Building and Green Design from the ground up!

July 28th – September 14th, 2013


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 (April 7th – June 15th, 2013)

Fall Session (October 6th – December 14th, 2013)

The Natural Building Practicum (NBP) is a 10 week work-study designed for natural builders of all backgrounds and levels of experience.  Each week is split between in-class instruction, hands-on application and independent study.  Classes follow the curriculum outlined in the Sustainable Shelter Series.  Read more…

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