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 buildings 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 and documentation.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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. Key topics include safe material handling, fire prevention strategies, moisture management, indoor air quality, and compliant documentation. Participants will learn to estimate materials, plan foundations, build walls, floors, and roofs, control pests, and follow step-by-step processes 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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