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Feet in the Dirt: Learn Natural Building Skills For Yourself or Teach Others
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- Certificate in Natural Building
- Contributing towards Non Profit Organizations
- Free eBook: '100 Natural Remedies for Common Ailments'
- Online training at your own pace with lifetime access
- Meet other students, get access to a private forum
- Weekly live online classes (FREE)
- 9 downloadable pdfs and audio modules
- 12 video lessons
- Compatible with computers, tablets, or mobile devices
The Global Housing Crisis and Its Ecological Impact
We live in an age of McMansions and cardboard shacks. In the northern hemisphere, families often occupy 10,000 square feet of living space with heated pools and private tennis courts, while billions of families in other parts of the world reside in ramshackle squatter villages. Our built environment accounts for around 42% of global CO2 emissions, and the UN estimates that 1.6 billion people lack adequate housing. As we need to build 2 billion new homes over the next 80 years, the current demand for raw materials in construction continues to deplete resources and escalate energy consumption, pushing our planet towards ecological collapse.
Indigenous Wisdom and Sustainable Alternatives to Modern Construction
What if we could provide dignified, ecological homes using local materials, harvested in a respectful way? Indigenous cultures have used natural and earthen building methods for thousands of years to create homes that harmonize with their local ecosystems. While many modern ‘green building experts’ focus on emerging renewable technologies, providing adequate shelter for a growing population requires us to look to the traditional building techniques still used by land-based communities around the world.
What You'll learn
The course begins by offering a broad overview of the problems associated with the modern-day construction industry. We will examine the environmental and energetic footprint of the built environment, and explore how the building industry contributes to the meta-crisis humanity is collectively facing. Additionally, we will take a deeper look into why some of the “green” building technologies currently in use, or on the horizon, do little to address the root of the problems we are facing.
Next, we will introduce different natural building methods, techniques, technologies, strategies, and approaches, enabling you not only to build your own house but also to guide others in doing the same. Obviously, the most appropriate form of natural construction will depend entirely on the local context, conditions, and characteristics of the area where the building is taking place. Besides offering guidance on how different natural building methodologies can be utilized, we also take a look at case studies showcasing how certain indigenous communities around the world implemented these natural building techniques in their ancestral territories.
The course concludes with a more in-depth exploration of the values and ethics that underlie indigenous and vernacular building traditions.
Who is This Training For?
Who is This Training For?
This course is for individuals, families, and communities interested in creating sustainable, eco-friendly homes that harmonize with the natural environment. Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore natural building techniques or someone with prior experience in construction or permaculture looking to deepen your knowledge, this training will empower you to:
- Homesteaders and Off-Grid Enthusiasts: Learn how to build resilient, self-sufficient homes using local materials in rural or off-grid settings.
- Urban Dwellers and Tiny Home Builders: Discover ways to incorporate natural construction methods and sustainable practices into smaller spaces or urban environments.
- Eco-Conscious Builders and Architects: Gain practical knowledge of traditional, low-impact building techniques that prioritize environmental stewardship and sustainability.
- Permaculture Practitioners: Integrate natural building with permaculture principles to create regenerative living spaces that support healthy ecosystems.
- Community Organizers and Educators: Learn how to share the wisdom of vernacular building traditions and teach others in your community to create sustainable homes.
- Anyone Interested in Sustainable Living: Whether you’re looking to downsize, reduce your environmental footprint, or simply build a healthier home, this course offers valuable tools for living in balance with nature.
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to move away from the unsustainable, industrial construction methods of the past and towards a more resilient, community-oriented future.
Organization of the Training and Obtaining the Certificate of Success
The training is organized in a fun and educational way, alternating theoretical knowledge, practical examples, and diagrams.
- You have unlimited access to all 10 modules.
- All course materials are available in text and audio format, which you can freely download to work offline if you wish. We also include various demonstrative videos.
- A multiple-choice knowledge test validates your training for certification.
When you feel ready, you can take the final exam to obtain your personalized certificate. If you don’t pass the exam on your first try, don’t worry—you can retake it without any additional costs or extra administrative steps.
Happy learning!
Enjoy Your Risk-Free Exploration
We understand that this is a significant commitment, one that should resonate deeply with your heart and soul. That’s why we’re offering the Natural Building course at $97 instead of $395. As soon as you register, you’ll also benefit from a 30-day guarantee, enabling you to obtain a refund of your registration fee. Engage with the course materials, explore its wisdom, and if you find that this isn’t the path for you, you can gracefully exit with a full refund. Your well-being is our ultimate aim, and if this isn’t your journey, we honor that.
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In this first module, you’ll explore:
- Demand for Natural Resources/Materials
- A Quick Overview of William Catton´s Theory of Overshoot
- Embodied Energy Footprints
- The Jevons Paradox and the “Myth” of Efficiency
- Toxic Materials and Legacies
- The Mortgage and Debt Cycle
- Building codes, inspectors, and over regulation
In Module 2, you will learn about:
- What Is Cob?
- The Benefits of Building with the Soil Beneath your Feet
- Sourcing the Raw Materials
- Foundations
- Building the Cob Wall
- Sculpting, Plastering, and Turning your Mud Hut into an Earthen Home
- Case Study: The Cob Community of Barichara, Colombia
In the third module, you’ll discover an overview of ‘how to’, as well as the ‘pros and cons’ of each method:
- Traditional Adobe Construction
- Wattle and Daub Construction
- Rammed Earth Construction
- Case Study: Bajareque Homes in El Salvador
In this module, you’ll explore:
- The Advantages of Building with Wood…Sometimes
- What is Sustainable Forestry?
- A Primer on Timber Framing
- Wood as Exterior Cladding
- Shou Sugi Ban and Other Ideas for Natural Wood Preservation
- Case Study: The Iroquois Long House
In Module 5, you will discover:
- Making the Ecological Case for Bamboo
- Growth Rate
- Air Purification
- Carbon Drawdown
- Erosion Control
- How to Properly Cure Bamboo?
- Building with Bamboo: A Primer
- Four Fundamental Structural Systems
- Wall Panels and More
- Case Study: Guadua Bamboo in the Amazon
In Module 6, you will explore:
- Why Build with Straw?
- Abundance
- Insulation
- Durability
- Load Bearing vs. Infill: An Important Structural Assessment
- How to Build a Straw Bale House?
- A Note on Thatch Roofs
- Case Study: The Grass Houses of the Caddo and Wichita Peoples
Key topics covered in this seventh module include:
- The Earthship: A Modern Invention Inspired by Vernacular Traditions
- Passive Solar Design
- Recycled Material Ideas
- Glass
- Tires
- Bottles
- Eco-Bricks
- The Importance of Smart Design
- How to Build an Earthship
In this module, you will explore:
- The Importance of Finding Alternatives to Concrete
- Hempcrete Construction 101
- Recycled Concrete?
- Carbon Negative Cement
- Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
- Recycled Plastic as a Reinforcing Agent
- Reutilizing Rebar
- Lime versus Cement
Module 9 offers valuable insights on:
- The House as an Investment versus The Home as a Place
- Indigenous Conceptions of Home
- Biophilic Construction
- The Home as a Pathway to Reconnect with the Natural World
- Imagining a Natural Construction Future
Meet Our Course Creator: Tobias Roberts
Tobias is a passionate farmer, writer, translator (Spanish/English), and development worker with experience across North, Central, and South America. He is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging in rural communities by valuing their livelihoods and cultures. Read Tobias’s articles on the Permaculture Research Institute. Education: Masters degree in Rural, Community Development
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