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Earthbag Hybrid Workshop in Guatemala

June 3, 2022January 27, 2015 by Owen Geiger

Join us for a fun filled workshop and vacation on the famous lake Atitlan (known for the mist) in a traditional Mayan community of Cerro de Oro all the way to Santiago Atitlan Solola, Guatemala. All inclusive cost $1,300.00 That’s eight nights and seven days of workshop/fun. Arrive at La K’zonA on March 12th for … Read more

Earthbag Workshop in Nepal Update

June 3, 2022January 12, 2015 by Owen Geiger

Earthbag build Nepal is due to start 6th February 2015! This building will provide a training facility for hundreds of rural Nepali teachers hence making a major impact on the delivery of quality education. Be part of the change and volunteer on site in February or early March.

Natural Building in Nicaragua

June 3, 2022December 17, 2014 by Owen Geiger

Nicaragua Pueblo Project, Liz Johndrow, Founder

“This is an overview of the natural building work I am doing in rural Nicaragua, primarily with women and young people. This article shares the conditions, existing infrastructures and materials available, and some of the successes. Nothing has proven to be a failure, though the path has taken some turns! I will follow up with a series of articles deepening the exploration of each of these points.

Daruma Natural Building

June 3, 2022December 5, 2014 by Owen Geiger

“Daruma Eco-Farm is a sustainable permaculture project located in Bang Phra, Thailand. We offer permaculture design courses, have an artist-in residency program, and are an active member of WWOOF (World-Wide Opportunities in Organic Farming), Couchsurfing, and WarmShowers. Volunteers coming to Daruma Eco-Farm can expect to work on anything from planting rice paddies to sustainable construction to assisting our on-site alternative learning school, Mosaic. There are always different projects going on, depending on the season.

2015 Chiang Dao Natural Building Workshop, Thailand

June 3, 2022October 7, 2014 by Owen Geiger

“We will learn how to build a roundhouse with a dome roof, using rice-husk bags, bamboo, earth and other local materials. We will not be using any electrical tools. After the workshop, you will be able to go off and build one for yourself!

Natural Building Conference and House Tours in New Zealand

June 3, 2022September 18, 2014 by Owen Geiger

“Kapiti Coast and Wellington, Labour Weekend, 25 – 26 October 2014 and optional hours tour on Monday 27 October
Come along to meet fellow natural building enthusiasts and share a wonderful weekend. Visit at least eight spectacular homes and listen to the owners/designers talk about their building experiences.