Our (northern hemisphere) summer internship programmes continue in the
stunning Four Corners region of Southwestern Colorado, USA.  Join us during
the perfect cool September weather (and October color changes) for an
extended hands-on learning programme on an actual Hybrid Adobe structure.  
Learn building, remodeling, insulating, design, materials, procedures,
plastering, applications, recipes and much more!  Jeff Adams, former
director of the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (at Humboldt State
University) will lead the Permaculture/Alternative Energy courses.

Open dates (according to your schedule): Ongoing from 15 September -- 8
October…with a break during Sept. 21--26 to enjoy hiking in stunning
Canyonlands National Park (or the wilds of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and
Colorado).   A 2-day donation project on the reservation will fit into this
programme and you are welcome to come down and meet the Navajo elders.  
Please join the programme when it suits your schedule best.  We prefer a
minimum of three days (unless you are local).  Please contact us for further
details.  Costs: $75—125 per day on a sliding scale basis (tuition, food and
lodging included).  Work exchanges available—please apply in writing.

   

Vaastu Shastra 

The ancient Indian science of house design

for peace, prosperity and profit.

with

Shashikirian Vaze

 

A well known Vastu Shastra expert from Mumbai, India is currently visiting New Zealand.   Shashikiran is usually based in Mumbai (Bombay) in India but regularly travels all over the world for consultations, seminars and workshops

Apart from India he has a growing base of clients in the USA, South Africa, Singapore, New Zealand as well as Mauritius.

 

The  Vedic Art of Healthy Building –

Vastushastra is the Vedic knowledge or principles for construction of structure or an establishment.

It evolved some 5000 years ago in India, much before Feng Shui.

The word "Vastu" is derived from Sankrit verb 'vas' means 'to dwell' . Vastu means the site or structure and the word "Shastra" means the Science or knowledge or principles.

 

In the Vedic period, people built homes, temples and hermitages with a view to have a peaceful and harmonious life.   

There is a scientific reason for not sleeping with legs towards South. The human body itself acts as a magnet with the head, the heaviest, as North Pole. If the head is directed towards the North while sleeping, the North Pole of the Earth and that of the human body repel each other affecting the blood circulation, causing disturbed sleep, tension and other problems. 

This one day workshop is essential  not only for anyone building or designing their home/work space, but for everyone who wants to improve their life by making a few simple adjustments to their environment.

 

 

                                                     Workshop

Saturday 8th July

9.30 - 4

Valley Retreat near Kerikeri

$110 includes lunch

 

Book ASAP

 

Dr. Anand Mokashi and Emma Carman

 094051019

021 104 8566

anand_mokashi@yahoo.com

 

 

                          Free no obligation 30 min 1 on 1 consultations for limited number of attendees, please book ahead.

                                                           

                                                              Accommodation available at Valley Retreat for only $20 pppn

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Thursday Evening 1st June 6 - 8pm at the Sustainability Centre in New Lynn, Auckland
(4 Olympic Place, behind the BP on the roundabout)
Please call to hold your place 09 826-0555. $10

Friday 2nd June - Hamilton - Time, Price and Location on request, please call 027 63 77 005

Saturday 3rd June - Community Hall,South Titirangi Road, Titirangi Auckland
(time will depend on attendee requests - please call 02111 92521) $10

Sunday the 4th June 4 - 6pm in Raglan at the Sustainability Centre. $8

Tuesday 6th June in Taupo, Time and Location on request please call 027 63 77 005
- $ FREE

Sunday 11th June at Wellspring Retreat, Turangi, Lake Taupo:
A full-day hands-on seminar/workshop costs $90
(discounts available for students, and those renting on low-income.)


To book, call Philip or reply by sending a "personal message" via the button on your right.

Look forward to seeing you there.

BUILD A LEGAL STRUCTURE WITHOUT PERMITS/CONSENTS

THIS SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PROGRAMME WILL CREATE EARTH-FRIENDLY SLEEPOUTS AND LANDSCAPING

Learn how by joining us at beautiful Wellspring, near Lake Taupo, or come to one of the book signings and presentations to be held in Auckland, Raglan, Taupo and Hamilton.

CONTACT: Email philip@hybridadobe.com or philipmirkin@hotmail.com or Taimi
Allan at thelovespreaders@yahoo.co.nz Ring/text: Philip (027) 63 77 005


Our final NZ hands-on building project happens 7-18 June (come when you can on your schedule). Together we will build a lovely (under 10 sq. meter) structure from start to finish. Learn how to build low-cost structures by actually creating one. Join the author of the “Hybrid Adobe Handbook”, who developed this material.

Evening seminars will offer an introduction to Hybrid Adobe designs, procedures and more, with dozens of photographs of existing projects. We will also give details about the Taupo building project and how to get involved.

Please call/text or email us for details and directions. Or check our new
website: http://hybridadobe.multiply.com --updated regularly (so keep checking in).
Details also provided upon request.
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Wellspring offers this affordable programme at their newly built lodge on a beautiful 87-acre nature preserve near Turangi (with views of Lake Taupo).
Have fun getting your hands in the mud with a great group of people.

Students will also learn about other applications for Hybrid Adobe (light fibred earth) and earth building. These cozy buildings, under 10 sq. metres in size (no permits or consents required), can be used as sleep-outs, garden sheds, children’s play space, massage room, storage, art studio, meditation space, animal shelters and more.

Designer and project leader, Philip Mirkin, and the Hybrid Adobe team, will work with students to erect the structure. Students will learn the “how-to”
while creating its beauty and becoming an integral part of the team: mixing materials, sculpting, and finishing this unique project. There is no better way to learn than by actually doing it.
This programme supports our many koha projects in NZ and North America.

A one-day hands-on workshop and seminar, held 11 June near Turangi, teaches all about construction methods and materials and is open to the general public.

The building project near Lake Taupo will use natural New Zealand fibres and Hybrid Adobe: a low-cost, easy to use, energy-efficient material. This strong, non-toxic, fibred adobe can be used for dozens of applications including sleep-outs, bush stairs, housing, sculpture, garden features, courtyard walls and more. Hybrid Adobe insulates wooden and cement buildings beautifying them while making them flame resistant. It also performs well in high-wind, wet, and seismic zones.

The new edition of the Hybrid Adobe Handbook (sixth printing) can be ordered for $26 including shipping (normally $30 retail) by contacting Philip Mirkin directly, or purchase it at one of the events.

Design and consultation is also available on your project.

Please contact us in advance as there are limited places & this programme will certainly be full.

Please contact us for carpool, Train or flight information from Whangerei, Auckland, Taupo etc.