As Australia faces a growing housing crisis and soaring costs of traditional building materials, the Hemp-Connect Forum 2025 arrives at a critical time. Held from 26–27 June 2025 at La Trobe University’s AgriBio Building, the forum will bring together leaders from agriculture, construction, and sustainability to explore hemp-based building solutions that are cost-effective, carbon-negative, and ready to scale. Organised by Read more…
Step into the heart of Sumatra’s lush tropical forests for an extraordinary hands-on construction workshop! Hosted at the breathtaking Orangutan Haven, this immersive experience invites you to explore the boundless possibilities of bamboo architecture. Guided by expert architects and craftspeople, you’ll gain practical skills in sustainable building techniques while contributing to an inspiring real-world project. Drawing from the themes of Read more…
JOIN US FOR THE LISMORE SCHOOL HOLIDAY NATURAL BUILDING WORKSHOPS JULY 7-14, 2025, 9-3 PM AGES 12+ YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: *SMALL EARTHEN “COB” BUILDING * 3D DESIGN AND ENGINEERING *CARPENTRY/WOODEN FRAMING *SUSTAINABILITY *FOOD GROWING SYSTEMS Read more…
If you want to learn about the right way to build in straw bale, understand the principals , get some hands on experience, and whether you intend to be an owner builder, over see your own build or your are a building professional – this course is for you. The course is split 50-50 between classroom learning and hands on Read more…
