Adobeisnotsoftware is the earthen education and advocacy arm of LMA, a California-based architecture firm that specializes in adaptive reuse, high-performance workplace, technical environments. We believe in the extraordinary potential of ordinary things.

Upcoming Workshops

On-demand (starting January 1, 2025)

Intro to Earth as a Building Material (100B)

This one-hour online class is a condensed introduction to using earth as a building material taught via a series of video modules. This course gives an overview of the different…

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On-demand (starting January 1, 2025)

Soil Selection and Testing (120B)

This one-hour online class is a condensed introduction to using earth as a building material taught via a series of video modules. This course gives an overview of what adobe…

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On-demand (starting January 1, 2025)

Making Adobe Blocks (122B)

This one-hour online class is a condensed introduction to using earth as a building material taught via a series of video modules. This course gives an overview of the different…

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On-demand (starting January 1, 2025)

Water Resistance Admixtures for Earthen Building Materials (124B)

This one-hour online class is a condensed introduction to using earth as a building material taught via a series of video modules. This course gives an overview of common water…

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Working to educate, enable, and advance adobe construction in California.

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