Time:  APR 27 - MAY 01, 2024 (5 days 4 nights)
Venue: Lá Library, Quynh Luu, Nho Quan, Ninh Binh

After several years of practicing earthen building, some of our experiments and constructions have been tested by time and proven its proficiency in term of temperature and humidity balancing, espcially in this hot and humid tropic with big problems of insects and mold.

In this workshop, we are going to share with you the techniques, suitable in Vietnam, that may benefit your future energy-efficient natural houses.

COURSE OUTLINES

The course will be very hands-on, focusing on the topics below:

1. Soil selection

2. Earthen Building Techniques

3. Plasters (including finish-plaster for water-resistant and insect-preventing)

4. Clay paint

LIVING SITUATION

▸ Accommodation: we provide simple accommodation in our traditional stilt house as a dorm with mattress, futon and mosquito net per pax. Toilets and shower rooms are next to the dorm with free organic toiletries set (*attention: all chemicals are banned)

▸ Meals: 3 meals per day will be provided with ingredients from our garden and the local market.

TUITION FEE

We ask for a contribution of 3,500,000VND (~ $145) per pax for your 5-day-4-night staying in our campus. The fee includes all food and drink during the course, accommodation, materials and instruction.

All proceeds go towards supporting us to grow our local sustainable living community and continue with our Food Forest Garden.

REGISTRATION

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