Workshops

We propose short courses on earth building or bamboo building in small groups, as detailed below. They take place near Chiang Rai in our centre ‘BaanDinDoi‘ or near Chiang Mai at ‘Earth Home’.

In case you are not available for these workshops or want a tailored program for a small group, we also propose private courses at BaanDinDoi Chiang Rai. See more details here.

All the workshops are in English. They are suitable for people seeking an introduction to eco constuction and green, healthy, alternative and sustainable building. They are the first step for those who dream or plan to build a earth home. The courses don’t focus exclusively on the tropical context and several topics consider building techniques suitable for many countries and various climate conditions.

Calendar (all workshops)

Earth Building Design and Practise (4 days, near Chiang Mai)

This course is a chance to learn how to build your own small earth home using natural and locally sourced materials through the practise of two techniques. During the classroom sessions You will learn more about the foundations, energy efficiency design and how to avoid several mistakes while designing and building your walls.

From 10,800 Thai baht (see discounts) Details here.

Earth Building Design and Practise (5 days, near Chiang Rai)

This course contains the same topics than the 4-day course in Chiang Mai, and some additional topics: more details for bio-climatic design; earth plastering, a few additional theory sessions

More accommodation options (tent, earth room, air-con room)

From 9,200 Thai baht (see discounts) Details here.

Build a round house with bathroom (6 days, near Chiang Rai)

This workshop is mostly hands-on. Together we will build a small round house (Cob technique) and bathroom (adobe bricks). Two days will be focused on several inputs and classroom sessions to describe the design and technical choices. There are many accommodation options to fit with different comfort needs and budget.

Between 12,400 and 15,800 Thai baht (see discounts) Click here for the details.

Bamboo Building (5 days, near Chiang Rai)

Join us to learn the basic knowledge about bamboo and build together a small project.

8,800 / 10,800 Thai baht (see discounts). Click for details here.

Bamboo Craft – make a bamboo table and a decorative object (3 days, near Chiang Rai)

Workshop mostly hands-on. You will build a small bamboo table and an object such as a candle-golder, a flower pot or a lamp. One day will be focused on basic knowledge and skills. Join us for this bamboo experience in our peaceful land in the countryside !

Between 5,500 and 8,100 Thai baht (see discounts)

Click here for the details.

Earth building private course (near Chiang Rai)

Suitable for people who are not available to attend the scheduled workshops or wish to have a customized course for a small group.

Price: Contact us