Building with Excavated Earth + Adobe Brick Making

Name: Building with Excavated Earth + Adobe Brick Making
Start: 2025-11-01T10:00:00+08:00
End: 2025-11-01T17:00:00+08:00
Location: Ark Eden

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Ark Eden | Hong Kong, HK

Natural Building Workshops: A Journey into Sustainability and Creativity
Dates: October 29th – November 30th
Join us for a transformative experience this fall at the Natural Building Workshops, a unique collaboration between Alex from Bisque-kit, Ania from Ania Natural Materials, and Jenny from Ark Eden. This hands-on series is designed to introduce participants to sustainable building techniques, reconnect them with nature, and nurture creativity in the process.
Our expert instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse experience from around the globe:
Alex Stewart-Long is a registered architect and certified passive house designer with over 12 years of experience in sustainable architecture.
Ania Chorzępa is an architectural designer, builder, and expert in natural materials, working with earth and fiber-based construction methods.
Jenny Quinton is a pioneer in eco-education and permaculture, and the founder of Ark Eden, a permaculture community in Hong Kong.
Together, these three professionals bring expertise in architectural design, hands-on natural building, and environmental sustainability to create an unforgettable learning experience.
Workshop 1: Building with Excavated Earth + Adobe Brick Making
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of sustainable building! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to harness the power of clay soil to create strong, eco-friendly structures. Discover how to test and analyze different types of earth, mix the perfect blend for various techniques, and incorporate natural fibers for added strength.
Then, get ready to roll up your sleeves and dance with your feet as you create your own Adobe blocks! You’ll learn the traditional process of crafting earth blocks, testing different proportions, and experiencing the joy of mixing with your own two hands. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a deeper understanding of these ancient yet powerful building methods and the skills to apply them in your own projects!
Learn more here:
https://www.atd-creativestudio.com/earthbuildingseries