Announcing SolidEarth's next workshop: Tadelakt & Lime Plasters in beautiful Golden Bay. Are you looking at a durable, natural exterior finish for your earth or strawbale building? Are you fascinated by traditional Tadelakt finishes from Morocco and would like to learn how they are applied to waterproof showers and basins or just as a stunning […]
This event is held in Geraldine, and is a blend of both theory (classroom) and practical (hands-on) experience. Your tutors will guide you through each step of the building process, from foundations to finish work. There will be an introduction to the art and science of straw bale building, the many techniques and components of a […]
A 4 week workshop and build, working on a cob and light-earth hybrid studio on a beautiful 5 acre property in Waimaku. This workshop includes all catering, classes, house tours, build time, guest speakers, community and activities. Open to everyone – $1200 for 4 weeks or $700 for 2 weeks.
North America’s largest annual residential construction trade event for home building products and services. New products are the top reason people come to IBS year after year. You’ll see: • Green building products • Doors and windows • Flooring • Bathroom and kitchen products • Roofing • Home technology For more information see https://www.buildersshow.com/Home/
There are a couple small projects that are in need of some happy, muddy hands. One of them being a small structure made with an earth bag foundation, infilled with brush from the Manuka trees and a green roof using EPDM membrane. The frame of this structure was built by a group in a previous […]
