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The very latest architecture uses ancient material
A mud structure designed by Janell Kapoor
courtesy of Kleiwerks International
Rain barrels and compost piles are a start. But during the Natural Building Extravaganza, running April 24 through May 14 in downtown Asheville, participants will take home knowledge with earth-shattering implications. The event is hosted by and replicates the mission of Kleiwerks International, an Asheville-based nonprofit that builds sustainable living systems (think beautifully architectural mud huts infused with loving technology) around the world.
NBX is comprised of 15 workshops taught by 10 national instructors. Attendees will learn how to build wood-fired baking ovens (the point is to encourage natural-food preparation in case of future energy or food shortages), earthen cook stoves, hot tubs, and fireplaces; earthen wall systems, sculptures, mosaics and murals; natural plasters and paints; and a bamboo living room, among other cutting-edge projects.
Kleiwerks founder Janell Kapoor is an internationally recognized natural builder. She remarks in a press statement: “It’s a rare opportunity to learn this many techniques from so many incredible instructors. ... The NBX also offers people the ability to establish their own green-building businesses ... [some] participants immediately apply what they learn. Eva Edleson, who participated years ago, started a business building home-masonry heaters and custom earthen ovens. She will be leading three of the workshops at the NBX."
The event is priced per week. For more information, check the Website.
