Natural Building Workshop – Cob 23-27/7 2020
Natural building empowers people to take charge of their home. It allows them to envision it, adapt it to their true needs, and build it together with friends. Using simple means and natural materials (stone, wood, earth, and straw). Without excesses, energy pitfalls, and seeking the smallest possible ecological footprint, we create built spaces attuned with the environment. These spaces ensure ideal living conditions and exude a sense of tranquility and organic harmony. Natural building is a process and a prerogative extending from the practical to the realm of self-awareness and collectivity. Since the degree of freedom we experience is proportional to our self-sufficiency, let us take care of our health, nutrition, and housing ourselves.
Ideal for children too.
Where: Vlachia, Evia
When: July 23-27, 2020
Participant Gathering: Thursday, July 23rd afternoon for orientation, setup, and tour of the workshop area.
Topics Covered
In Theory
- Foundations
- Cob, straw clay, straw bale constructions
- Natural plasters (clay, lime)
- Design principles and parameters
- Landscape and climate recognition
- Building with natural materials – suitability selection
In Practice:
- Outdoor cob constructions
General Information:
- Daily hands-on activities from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Afternoon activities alternate between theory and excursions to the mountains or sea.
- Maximum number of participants: 20
- Accommodation in tents at the workshop site. There is also the option of staying in rooms in the village upon arrangement.
Participation Cost (Includes meals: breakfast, light lunch, dinner):
>- Until 7/7: €200 (children €100)
>- 7/7-20/7: €240 (children €120)
To register, send an email to info@stagones.org with the subject "July 2020 Natural Building Workshop" and include the following: NAME, PHONE NUMBER, NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (adults/children).
Emergency Contact: 6942838211
