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

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Introduction to Foundations for Earthen Buildings – Concepts (230B)

This two-hour online class is a condensed introduction to common foundation types for adobe structures taught via a series of video modules. This course gives an overview of the design…

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Sunday September 14, 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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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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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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Working to educate, enable, and advance adobe construction in California.

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A few months ago we hosted @ucdavisdesign students

We had a great time presenting at the Net Zero Con

Making great progress on our adobe sculptural coll

Lucy and Ben are speaking at this year’s Net Zero

Ben will be taking the stage at the Rocky Mountain

Tickets are available for our next Making Adobe wo

A few snapshots from our horno-building workshops