Date/Time: Mar 10, 2015 - Mar 23, 2015, all day
Location: Dharmalaya Institute (Bir, HP, India)
What: Intensive Service-Learning Workshop
Topic: Vernacular Eco-architecture of the Himalayas
Where: Dharmalaya Institute in Bir, HP, India
When: March 10-23, 2015
Language: English & Hindi (with translation in either direction as needed)
Facilitators: Mark Moore, Sourabh Phadke, Raj Kumar, et al.
Description: Residential service-learning programme at the Dharmalaya Institute with hands-on training in green building and more. Learn to build earthen structures in the style of esteemed eco-architect Didi Contractor, while contemplating our relationship with nature and the values of sustainable and compassionate living.
Workshops and groups sessions may include the following:
- Hands-on education in traditional earthen architecture of the Himalayas (using. adobe, bamboo, etc.)
- Natural landscaping and organic gardening
- Meditation/yoga/connected movement (optional morning/evening sessions)
Cost: Rs 1000 per day (Rs 14,000 total) including comfortable tent accommodation and healthy meals. For low-income participants, a limited number of work-study scholarships are available (please contact Dharmalaya for details).
Information & Registration: For details and registration, see this page on the Dharmalaya Institute’s website.
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