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 step-by-step build sequences to create durable, low-impact buildings that clients can rely on. This course provides practical guidance for designing and constructing garden studios in temperate climates, covering material estimation, foundations, assembly, and quality assurance.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to designing and building sustainable garden studios with timber, straw, and hemp. Key topics include safe material handling, fire prevention, moisture management, indoor air quality, and compliant documentation. Learners will master material estimation, foundation planning, wall, floor, and roof assembly, pest control, and a step-by-step process with quality checks suited to 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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