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

Saturday September 7, 12pm — 4pm

Making Adobe – 1/2-Day Intensive AiNS X USAL Project

This class is done in partnership with USAL Project. This class is a condensed introduction to adobe block and construction taught in a single pleasant afternoon in Pioneertown, California. As…

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On-demand (starting September 1, 2024)

Horno Building – 2024 Online Bootcamp

This 6-module online bootcamp is an intensive introduction to building your own earthen oven, and can be completed at your own pace. Earthen ovens are inexpensive to build, fun to…

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On-demand (starting June 1, 2024)

Natural Plaster Basics – 2024 Online Bootcamp

This 6-module online bootcamp is an intensive introduction to finishing interior and exterior walls with natural plasters, and can be completed at your own pace. We focus on mixing and…

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On-demand (starting March 1, 2024)

Adobe Construction Basics – 2024 Online Bootcamp

This 6-module online bootcamp will teach you the fundamentals of adobe block and construction that can be completed at your own pace. The comprehensive curriculum teaches you everything you need…

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

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