Ecological Construction Course
Master ecological construction using straw, hemp, and timber for durable, low-impact garden studios. Gain skills in safe handling, fire safety, moisture control, pest management, code-compliant documentation, material estimation, foundation planning, wall, floor, and roof assembly, plus step-by-step sequences with quality checks suited to temperate climates. Build client-trusted structures through climate-responsive, practical designs.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to designing and constructing durable, low-impact garden studios with timber, straw, and hemp. Master safe material handling, fire prevention, moisture management, indoor air quality, and compliant paperwork. Learn to estimate materials, plan foundations, build walls, floors, and roofs, control pests, and follow detailed step-by-step processes with quality checks for temperate regions.
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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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