Construction of an open-space Round House from Natural Materials
1st to 10th May 2014
Vàrzea da Gonçala presents a dynamic, practical, and interactive learning experience, building, from scratch, a
7-metre diameter, 12-sided roundhouse, with earth-mix and timber walls and reciprocal roof, and earthen floor, to be used as an amenity space.
7-metre diameter, 12-sided roundhouse, with earth-mix and timber walls and reciprocal roof, and earthen floor, to be used as an amenity space.
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Over the ten days of the course, participants will learn the following skills:
- the principles involved in the different aspects of the construction
- preparing the foundations for the walls and earthen floor
- designing and building the structural timber skeleton
- timber selection and natural treatments
- window and door installation
- constructing the reciprocal (self-supporting) roof from eucalyptus poles
- setting the living roof, with drainage
- earth mixes and soil analysis for building
- a selection of different methods of wall-making, including: adobe bricks, wattle and daub, cordwood, and adobe infilling
- lime and earth plasters
- how to make the structure stand the test of time
Your facilitator for the course is Ruka, a Natural Builder and Permculture Designer of 10 years' experience, with a passion for sharing the knowledge and skills he has learned - and for inspiring people by facilitating the building of beautiful, practical, homely, and unique buildings.
All the above aspects of the build will be covered. Though the ten days will not be sufficient to complete the structure, participants are invited, for no extra charge, to continue with the construction, gaining practical experience, after the course.
There will be one rest day during the ten days, with a chance to visit the amazing surf beaches of the west Algarve coast.
The price for the course is €360, which includes camping facilities and three excellent vegetarian meals each day, with convivial evenings in our social space, The Pit. Participants are encouraged to bring musical instruments!
It is recommended you bring a torch and strong boots.
To secure a place we ask for a deposit of €100, which can be refunded up to three weeks before the commencing date. Details of payment options are on the "bookings" page on this website.
If you have any questions, please write to us at [email protected]
There will be one rest day during the ten days, with a chance to visit the amazing surf beaches of the west Algarve coast.
The price for the course is €360, which includes camping facilities and three excellent vegetarian meals each day, with convivial evenings in our social space, The Pit. Participants are encouraged to bring musical instruments!
It is recommended you bring a torch and strong boots.
To secure a place we ask for a deposit of €100, which can be refunded up to three weeks before the commencing date. Details of payment options are on the "bookings" page on this website.
If you have any questions, please write to us at [email protected]
