Design Your Own Natural Home Workshop

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Friday, July 17th, 2015
July 17 through July 19: Arrive Friday before 5pm. Saturday 9�4, Sunday 9�3

The first step to making the dream of a natural house your reality is creating a design. From choosing a good site, basics of passive solar design, space saving strategies to choosing the appropriate materials for your project, we will present ideas, exercises, and information, share experiences and support your personal process. A packed weekend course to get you started.

Course content:

- Using permaculture for siting your building
- Basic passive solar assessment and design skills
- The journey into design
- Psychology of space
- Quality of space
- Space saving techniques
- Choosing healthy materials for your home
- Obtaining a building permit and beyond

Cost: $240 includes meals and camping (upgrades to dorm or private/semi-private space available.

Register online at http://ourecovillage.org/events/design-your-own-natural-home-with-elke-cole