Natural Building Workshops

Why We Do This

Building with mud, lime, and other natural materials is how we connect to the land, and honestly, it's not just about the houses. It’s about learning, experimenting, and letting the space grow with you. We invite you to be part of this - whether you’re an architect, student, or just curious about how a mud house works.

Workshop Details

You’ll be right in the thick of it, mixing mud, slapping on lime, and understanding what makes a building breathe. Our multi-day sessions aren’t just lectures - you’ll get your hands messy with everything from lime plaster techniques like Araish and Thappi, to the Japanese dorodango craft. ‘Kai Kale’ (handmade art) is our style, with plenty of practical action and some theory. We work with master artisans, so you’ll see real skills passed down over generations.

Open House Tours

Want to see mud house construction up close? We regularly open up our project sites for guided tours, where you can touch walls made from adobe, laterite, and cob, see domes and vaults, and step on classic red oxide floors. We’ll talk about what works, what doesn’t, and why sustainable architecture workshop methods matter.

The Vibe

You’ll join a bunch of folks from all walks of life, learning, failing, laughing, and figuring out the natural wall finishes that make each project unique. Here, it’s all about sharing, experimenting, and finding the saralatheya sobagu (beauty of simplicity) together.