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At Live With Earth Organization in Portugal, our Natural Building Team is at the forefront of sustainable construction. We specialize in utilizing local raw materials such as clay, stone, straw, sand, and wood to create eco-friendly and resilient structures. Our team combines deep expertise with innovative techniques to promote natural construction practices that reduce environmental impact and enhance community resilience. We are dedicated to empowering individuals, collectives, and eco-communities through education and hands-on training, fostering autonomy in self-construction. By collaborating with us, you join a movement committed to sustainable development and ecological harmony. Partner with our Natural Building Team to drive sustainable change and create lasting, positive impacts on both local and global scales.

NATURAL BUILDING DESIGN Join the course of the year for an unforgettable experience! Discover the possibilities of building with sustainable and locally sourced materials in our immersive 11-day Natural Building Design Course from 20 to 30 of September, in the beautifull Protected Area of Socorro and Archeira Mountains, Torres Vedras, Portugal. With a hands-on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) approach, you'll dive into the art and science of natural construction, learning to create stunning and functional structures that harmonize with the environment. Throughout the course, you will be guided step-by-step by Rui Vasques and other experienced mentors from Live With Earth Natural Building Team, and be presented to some of our most inspiring projects. From gardens and ovens to fire mandalas, tiny houses, communitary kitchens and intricate landscapes, you will explore the many facets of sustainable building, primarily within Permaculture and Regenerative Design systems. Each day will begin with an hour of insightful theoretical lessons, followed by practical, hands-on experience that will bring your knowledge to life. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence and skills to start your own natural building projects. You'll also become part of our vibrant online community, where you can share your creations and draw inspiration from sustainable builders around the globe. This unique course culminates in the eco-construction of our natural pigments atelier, on Live With Earth headquarters. This is a one-of-a-kind infra-structure that showcases the beauty and utility of local materials such as volcanic stones, clay, straw, sand, pigments, and others. As we work together to bring this atelier to life, you'll gain invaluable experience in using these natural resources to create sustainable and enduring structures. At this phase we will build the stone wall base, the earthen walls, the insulation, the windows, doors, electrical system, the floor, and the final plasterings and artistic details. Join us for this transformative experience and become a part of the growing movement towards sustainable living and natural building. Embark on a journey that will empower you to create eco-friendly structures, foster community, and live harmoniously with the Earth. Course modules: 1- Earth Eco-Construction Techniques : Taipa (Rammed Earth), Adobe, Tabique, Cob, Cordwood, Superadobe & Hiperadobe, Earthship, Earthen Floor, Earth Plasterings 2- Straw & Hemp Eco-Construction Techniques : Strawbales, Straw Modular Construction, Lightstraw Clay, Hemp Cycles, Hemp techniques, Modular Hemp Blocks 3- Wood Eco-Construction Techniques : Sustainable Forest, Wood types, Wood treatments, Timberframing, Wood Structures 4- Cane & Bamboo Eco-Construction Techniques : Arundo Donax & Canya Viva, Bamboo techniques 5- Stone Eco-Construction Techniques : Stone Techniques, Stone Walls, Types of Stones 6- Limestone Eco-Construction Techniques : Limestone Cycle, Limestone Types, Lime Mortars, Lime Plasterings, Tadelakt, Stucco, Stucco Veneziano 7- Efficient & Ecologic Fire Systems : Rocket Stoves, Mass Heaters, Fire Ovens, Fire Pits 8- Prefabricated & Modular Eco-Construction Techniques : Eco-Materials & Typologies, Companies 9- Green Technologies : Renewable Energies, Passive House, Bioclimatic, Circular Water Systems, Green Roof 10- Project Methodology : Observation – Analysis – Brainstorm - Mindmapping – Drawing – Planning – Technical Drawing – Interior Design – Financial Plan - Implementation Project What is included: -10 Modules Theoretical classes -10 Modules PDF Manuals -4 Recorded Classes Videos of 10 Modules -11 Days of practical training in an eco-construction -Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Tea Breaks -Integration in Live With Earth online communities -Live With Earth Course Certificate Online version of the course: https://ecodemia.org.uk/natural-building Participating conditions: EARLY BIRD TICKETS (until 1 September) 11 Days Course – 350€ (includes daily breakfast, lunch and tea breaks) https://buy.stripe.com/5kA5nCdg3gXO4h200c 2 Days Weekend Ticket – 120€ (includes daily breakfast, lunch and tea breaks) https://buy.stripe.com/5kA17ma3R36Y9BmeV7 NIGHT OWL TICKETS (after 1 September) 11 Days Course – 500€ (includes daily breakfast, lunch and tea breaks) 2 Days Weekend Ticket – 160€ (includes daily breakfast, lunch and tea breaks) Want to stay with us? There are 5 limited places for camping / van at 5€ per night. In this case dinners will be shared, and dinners out sometimes Want to stay nearby? We can recommend you the best options of some of our local hosting partners Registrations: https://forms.gle/bBuhj2msxDvsbPWc9 Any questions or special requests? Contact us at livewithearth@gmail.com / +351912408691 Let's Live With Earth! www.livewithearth.org

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