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Discover the ancestral technique of the tapia pisada and build your own tapialito. Compact the soil, build your mini wall and learn the secrets of this traditional construction.

Highlights

• Discover the magic of the treaded wall.
• mix, compact and unmold your mini earthen construction
• how the earth can become a house

Description

Welcome to a unique green and sustainable building experience! In this workshop, you will discover the fascinating world of earth as a building material, understanding its natural components and how each one plays an essential role in creating solid and durable structures. We will begin by giving you a complete kit for building with treaded rammed earth, reviewing each piece, its name and the precise instructions for assembling your rammed earth wall. Then, you will be able to get to work assembling the tapial, learning step by step how to build ecological walls with traditional techniques. We will teach you how to prepare the soil and water mixture, key to obtain the perfect consistency and guarantee the stability of your construction. Then, you will carry out the compaction by means of precise blows on the wall, achieving a firm and resistant wall. Finally, you will experience the demolding of the earth block, culminating with final reflections on the process and its potential to create sustainable homes in harmony with the environment. Join us in this enriching adventure to learn how to build with earth, a natural and versatile resource that connects tradition, innovation and care for the planet!

Includes

Workshop tour guide Introduction to earth Explanation of how to use the material Preparation of the earth Rammed earth Workshop leader Beverages

Important Information

• We will be waiting for you with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. If you are a minor, we will be waiting for you with juice or a homemade cookie.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund