Cal Earth

Our Summer Intensive Course is an intensive week-long (Seven Day) course which will include everything taught in the Core 4 Day Fundamentals course as well as Introduction to Ceramics, Introduction to Vaults and an Introduction to Permaculture design. In the tradition of founder Nader Khalili, earth will turn to gold in your hands as you become a proficient Superadobe builder!

Program includes

  • Principles of the arch
  • Superadobe Basics
  • Compass Theory and Applications
  • Foundations
  • Fenestrations (Window and Door Openings)
  • Elements of Design
  • Contrasting Domes with Vaults
  • Site Planning & Orientation
  • Learning to read Blueprints
  • Soils Practicum and Discussion
  • Building with Stabilized Earth
  • Rough and Finish Plaster
  • Water Management
  • Installing Windows & Doors
  • Introduction to Permaculture Design
  • Simple Solar Passive Strategies
  • Ceramics: Building With Brick
  • Vaulted Roofing System Geometry

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Complete the Cal-Earth Application
Pay the $400 Deposit

Only $1500 before June 8!

Additional Details / FAQs

  • Breakfast is provided each morning
  • Full set of educational books & DVDs included
  • Includes Cal-Earth t-shirt
  • For information about accomodation, transportation, what to bring, and other Frequently Asked Questions, download our Workshop FAQs PDF
  • Once you have registered and paid you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours with additional information (what to bring, etc.)
  • Daily schedule typically 7am-6pm including breaks
  • After completing this workshop, the tuition can be applied to any long term apprenticeship
  • On-site accommodation: Camp in select domes on site
  • Free wifi internet access available
  • Full working bathrooms/showers and kitchen

 

APPLY NOW

PLEASE NOTE: Workshops will be rescheduled if there are less than 3 registered participants. You will be notified one week before your workshop to confirm.

 

Cancellation Policy:

If for some reason you are unable to attend the workshop you registered for, your deposit may also be applied to another course that same year if you notify Cal-Earth at least two weeks before the start of a course.

If you wish to withdraw completely and cannot reschedule, a $50 registration fee will be deducted and your remaining balance refunded if you notify Cal-Earth two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Any cancellations within two weeks of the workshop will not be refunded, only transfered.

If Cal-Earth cancels the workshop due to low enrollment your tuition will be fully refunded or transferred.

Short Term Programs

Introduction to Superadobe

Core Curriculum
Weekend and 4 Day Fundamentals

Long Term Programs

4 Week In-Depth Program

12 Week Earth Architecture Apprenticeship

Specialty Programs

Rocket Stove Combined Workshop

Permaculture Certification Combined Workshop

"Summer Camp" Intensive Course

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Cal-Earth Inc. / Geltaftan Foundation | Hesperia, California

Superadobe technology was designed and developed by architect Nader Khalili and Cal-Earth Institute, and engineered by P.J. Vittore. Superadobe is a patented system (U.S. patent #5,934,027) freely put at the service of humanity and the environment. Licensing is required for commercial use.

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