Ecological Construction Course
Master ecological construction using straw, hemp, and timber. Gain skills in safe, code-compliant detailing, effective moisture and pest control, climate-responsive design, and clear step-by-step build sequences to create durable, low-impact garden studios that clients can rely on confidently. This course provides practical guidance for temperate climates, covering material estimation, foundation planning, assembly of walls, floors, and roofs, plus quality checks.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to designing and constructing durable, eco-friendly garden studios with timber, straw, and hemp. You will master safe material handling, fire prevention strategies, moisture management, indoor air quality, and compliant documentation. Learn to estimate materials accurately, plan solid foundations, assemble walls, floors, and roofs, control pests effectively, and follow a detailed step-by-step process with quality checks suited to temperate climates.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Eco wall and roof design: build high-performance straw and hemp assemblies fast.
- Moisture and pest control: detail vapor-open, durable, mold-free envelopes.
- Fire and safety planning: meet codes while protecting crews on natural builds.
- Site and climate assessment: turn local data into resilient, low-impact designs.
- Quantity takeoffs for natural materials: size bales, hempcrete and timber quickly.
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