‘leia’ courses
We design and build small and large buildings, using (recycled) wood, clay, sand, straw and earth using traditional building techniques. Come and practice with us!
I moodul 15.-16.02
II moodul 15.-16.03
III moodul 12.-13.04
IV moodul 17.-18.05
FROM DESIGN TO IMPLEMENTATION
During 4 months - creating a structure from design to finish
13.-15.06. 2025
INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN NATURAL BUILDING
Practical basics in 3 days - earth construction, mandala structure, clay plaster, and main strawbale building
21.-22.06. 2025
EHITAME KODU
Sooja ja loodusliku maja saame ikka põhust seintega. Ehitame noorele perele kodu ja õpime seinte ehitust ja soojustamist.
GET INSPIRATION FROM WORKSHOPS THAT HAVE ALREADY HAPPENED:
august 2024
STRAW INSTALLATION
The 1+X research group and the Academy of Natural Building created a unique stage for the Paide Opinion festival
June, 2023
CLAY PLASTERING COURSE ON THE ISLAND SAAREMAA
"Doable, positive emotions, balance between theory and practice, super material!" Andrei, a first-time participant.
märts 2024
RENOVATION OF EARTHEN HOUSE IN JÄRVAMAA
"Well organized, the trainers knew what to do, physically difficult at times (repair of the rock foundation), but a worthwhile experience in every way" - Tiit
June, 2023
BUILDING A TEMAZCALLI
A wattle and daub construction were built under the mandala roof.
June, 2023
BUILDING A ROOF FOR TEMAZCALLI
At first, there was a roof ...
April, 2023
BEST INNERCLIMATE WITH CLAY PLASTER
Nõmme 20. sajandi algusaegse puidust maja siseruumide renoveerimine rooplaadi, roomati ja savikrohviga.
September, 2022
STUDIO WITH STRAW AND MANDALA ROOF
"Great experience, we built a mandala structure, I'm a complete beginner in construction, but now I'm looking forward to building the walls!" – Vambola
February, 2023
CLAY PLASTERING COURSE IN SAAREMAA
The plan was to turn the 1990s garage into a massage and tea salon. Reed mats and clay plaster were used to create a good indoor climate.
Spring-Summer 2022
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM CREATION
In the beginning, it was an abandoned house, which, during a series of workshops with the pupils, became a "cave" suitable for school lessons outdoors with a clay wall and a large window.
September, 2022
CHAPLE FROM STRAW
The vision of the young architects to make a chapel out of straw bales became a reality thanks to a lot of volunteer work and interest in learning. It was nice to help with the hands-on construction training.
September, 2022
WORKSHOP WITH CLAY WALLS
“Ehitasime 2 päevaga palksõrestiku vahele okspunutised koos savi-põhu seguga.” – peremees Jonas
Summer, 2022
CLAY PLASTER ON THE LOG WALL
"The former manor building has become a home, whose log walls asked for clay plaster. Beautiful, practical, and what an indoor climate!" -Heivi, the owner
Winter, 2021
BUILDING A TIMBER STRUCTURE
"I've never seen a frame made of used wood before, so I came to try it out. A very educational experience." - Kristo, participant
Spring, 2021
LABYRINTH FOR THE MAARJA VILLAGE
Designing a 50m diameter relief form Labyrinth.
Equilibre MTÜ. Call: +372 56203 777 or write: sven(ät)loodusehituseakadeemia.ee
