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...building code, harvesting materials, natural design, passive heating and cooling.  The workshop is being held outside Oxford, Michigan, an hour north of Detroit, on beautiful wooded rural land.   2-Week Workshops, full price: $1,450 Early Bird Prices: $975  if paid in full by three months in advance – 35% off $1,150 ...

...natural finishes, composting toilet design, living roof design/install . At OUR Ecovillage in Shawnigan Lake, natural building techniques ranging from timber framing to earthship, cob, rammed earth, natural plaster, and more are taught in 2–6 week internships that allow students to build much of a structure. For those ...

...natural building, materials and techniques, which have become his main focus of thinking, designing and building, as well as teaching. He has led workshops on clay, sand and straw construction with The Natural Building School, Kleiwerks International, and the Ashevillage Institute. Steveo’s understanding of the built e...

This workshop will explore the science behind Rocket Mass Heaters, participants will build a demo and a real unit, talk about heating with an R.M.H. and even do some bobcat cob for the bench! Due to the time of year, camping will not be available. Accommodations are not part of the price. Price for all 4 days: $300*...

Rocket Mass Heaters create an exceptional warm living environment, providing heat to the air and to your body as you sit, or lie, on the heated bench or bed. Also, the top of the Bell (barrel) offers an efficient cooking surface. A Rocket Mass Heater (RMH) can heat a living space with a fraction of the firewood that ...

...building a whole new house, you will be able to apply Anna’s techniques to your home with amazing results. This workshop will be led by Anna Wolfson, who is a master of teasing out the best possible results from the natural finishes palette. If you have ever wanted to bring the warmth, beauty and unmatched feel of natu...