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Earthbag Dome Building with the Dogon People
- Cross-cultural natural building
January 9-25, 2010
Tirelli, Dogon Country, Mali, Africa
Instructors: Scott Howard (earthenhand), Paulina Wojciechowska (author of “Building with Earth”), and Atime Saye (local elder and guide).
Come build an earthen schoolroom for the Dogon people of Tirelli! Learn about earthbag dome design and construction, as well as Dogon mud building, agriculture and society. Join us for this unique opportunity that will allow you to live and work with the Dogon people while learning how to build your own Earthbag dome. Topics include: Dogon culture, architecture, agriculture, and archaeology; Dome design, Permaculture Design, Earthbag and Gravel Foundations, Earthbag and Cob Wall systems, Passive Solar, Window placement, Earthen floors, Earthen plasters.
Preregistration is required. Taught in English and French with aid of translators.
Tuition = $1800
10% discount for bringing a friend!
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