Over the 3 days we will cover two types of Earth Wall Construction - Adobe and Cob - using local materials. The workshop has a strong focus on hands-on practice and the development of high perfoming mixes. It is taught at our Adobe yard in North Nelson.

Topics covered:
- Soil Sampling
- Making & testing a high-perfoming Cob Mix
- Making & testing high-performing Adobe Bricks
- Logistics of Adobe and Cob Construction
- Building Site Set-up
- Innovative Shuttered Cob System
- Laying Adobe Bricks
- Construction details services, windows & top plates
- Tips on easy ways to finish earthen walls

We teach to the NZ Earth Building Standards