HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

This weekend workshop is designed to support the student to understand the principles and practice of designing and constructing healthy homes. The intention is to save you time and money when you are designing your own home with an architect or builder. Join us for simple theory and hands on practical action. Students have the opportunity to work with experienced designers during the course to develop their own house plans. An optional consultation and site visit is possible at further cost.

DETAILS

When: TO BE CONFIRMED!
Where: El Manzano, Biobio. Click here for a Map. 
Facilitator: TO BE CONFIRMED!
Course Cost: TO BE CONFIRMED!
All course costs operate on the Sliding Scale which is income dependant; please pay what you can afford. Discounts are offered for couples. Scholarships are available for low-income. Price includes all food and accommodation.
Contact: Javiera Carrion
Phone: +56-9-92216967
Address: Casilla 15, Cabrero, Chile
Language: The course will be mainly taught in Español, but will also be bilingual with full translation between English and Spanish.
Prerequisite: No previous experience needed.
Applications: Subscribe Now. Click here to Apply, cut and paste the text into an email and send it to us as soon as possible. You will need to be in quick. Numbers are limited.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to support the student to develop basic skills of designing an eco home. You will have the opportunity to;

• Understand ecological building philosophy and concepts.
• Learn how to locate your home on the site and to arrange the space for energy efficiency.
• Learn how to arrange the internal spaces of your home for passive solar heating.
• Explore various materials for your home and to make a selection of the most appropriate for you and your site.
• Explore various systems for energy and water and to integrate them into your design.

PROGRAMME

COMING SOON! Please note; programme is subject to minor change depending on student needs.

	A	B	C	D	E
Viernes	Arrive and Setup...
Sabado
Domingo
Lunes

FORMAT

Almost all of our Workshops start at 9:00am on Saturday and finish at 6:00pm on Sunday.

CHILDREN

El Manzano is children and family friendly! While we know that students are easily distracted from intensive study by their children we also know that kids can gain a lot from the interactions on a course. Please contact us if you want to bring your family for the weekend.

TRANSPORT

Please work with us to coordinate your transport to and from El Manzano. The best option is to catch a lift with another student coming from your area and to share costs. The bus arrives at Cruce de Cabrero regularly where we can pick you up, but you need to plan ahead because we will only do one trip per day.  

DESIGN CONSULT

Students will have the opportunity to work with experienced Designers and Gardeners during the course, and to get one on one design support before or after on their own site. We charge separately for this service.