Our natural building course is comprehensive and covers a range of materials and techniques. The course content is based on Peter McIntosh’s professional and personal experience working with these approaches and from living off-grid since 1999. You will be empowered to be successful and make rational choices whatever the given situation. 

Natural building courses 2023

Participate in our natural building course, and take the first step to a sustainable future by learning hands-on natural building skills. Understand the alchemy of how different types of earth work and do not work together – their potential and limitations. You will also explore questions around sustainable living based in Peter McIntosh’s experience living off-grid since 1999.

You will leave with the theoretical understanding and practical grounding of a range of techniques and materials. As a result, you will be equipped to make the most appropriate decisions regarding materials and or sustainability once you are ready to begin your project. Read more…

• 26 March – 1 April: Natural building course: materials and techniques (7 category 1 SACAP credits) ~ Sandberg Fynbos Reserve
• 29 October – 4 Noveber: Natural building course: materials and techniques (7 category 1 SACAP credits) ~ Sandberg Fynbos Reserve

Visit the Testimonials page to see what previous participants had to say. Or, visit the gallery for photos from our previous courses.