[Scpg] 10-day Natural Building Intensive August 26 - Sept 4, 2004, Hummingbird Ranch, New Mexico

[Santa Barbara Permaculture Network]

Join us for a 
10-day Natural Building Intensive
August 26 - Sept 4, 2004
Hummingbird Ranch, New Mexico 
http://www.globalfamily.net/website/40-events.html#naturalbuilding

Location 
Hummingbird Ranch is located on 500 breathtaking acres nestled against the
Sangre de Cristo Mountains between Taos and Sante Fe. With its current and
planned development rooted in a co-creative and whole-systems model, including
green building practices and renewable energy integration, Hummingbird
Ranch is
an ideal setting for the exploration of natural building strategies. Green
building often depends as much on technique and materials as it does on great
communication skills! Come learn in a community setting.

Intention
This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about natural
building techniques. From seasoned building professionals to homeowners to
students this workshop is an excellent step for enhancing knowledge and
gaining
practical experience with natural building materials and design options. 

This hands-on workshop will offer participants:

Direct experience with code-approved natural building techniques

An understanding of natural and non-toxic materials used in construction

Discussion on the pros and cons of adobe, straw bale, light clay, cob, earth
block, and other material options

Experience building a natural building on site including the construction of:

Rubble trench foundation

Frame walls and roof with lumber harvested on-site

Infill walls with light clay material

Walls with compressed earth blocks made on-site

Natural mud plasters 

Traditional earthen floor 

Primary instruction
Mark Giorgetti of Palo Santo Designs (http://palosantodesigns.com/) will lead
the workshop and will be accompanied by several guest speakers focusing on the
following topics: permaculture, architecture, water harvesting & recycling and
humaculture.

Fees*
$795 - This fee includes full workshop participation & activities, a
stream-side campsite, lunch & dinner, campground kitchen and bath house
access,
and land use (swimming hole, meditation point, hikes).

Registration & Contact Person
Please contact Sara Senet at 505-387-6428 or sara at globalfamily.net for
registration and more information. 

*Space is available for participants who can only attend a portion of the
workshop; please contact Sara Senet for further clarification. We are happy to
accommodate to the needs of individuals. 
Santa Barbara Permaculture Network
(805) 962-2571
sbpcnet at silcom.com
www.sbpermaculture.org

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