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

Sunday May 18, 2025, 9AM— 4PM

Introduction to Earthen Wall Building – Concepts

This class is an intensive introduction to Adobe Block and construction situated in a historic homestead ranch outside of Pioneertown, California. Covering the same curriculum as our Making Adobe ½…

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Friday, May 23rd - Sunday, May 25, 9AM-5PM Daily

Horno Building – 3-Day Intensive

Earthen ovens are affordable to build, fun to use, and provide a baking environment impossible to recreate in the kitchen. Attendees will leave this 3-day workshop with the knowledge necessary…

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Sunday April 6, 2025, 12PM — 4PM

Making Adobe – 1/2-Day Intensive (In-Person)

This class is a condensed introduction to adobe block and construction taught in a single pleasant afternoon in Pioneertown, California. As an AIA-accredited class, architectural professionals will also have the…

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On-demand

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

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