On-demand
Large Scale Earthen Block Production (222B)
$199.00
This two-hour online class is a condensed introduction to producing large quantities of earthen blocks taught via a series of video modules. This course gives an overview of the production approach used by New Mexico Earth Adobes in Albuquerque, NM.
Workload
2 hours
Pre / Co-requisites
122
Course Topics
- Safety
- Weight/Lifting
- Equipment/Tools
- Pathogens
- Respiratory hazards
- Sun protection
- Clothing
- Hydration
- Communication
- Soil Selection, Screening and Blending
- Large Scale Mixing
- Wet Mix Transport
- Wet Mix Adobe Making Process
- Breaking Adobe Forms Loose
- Prepping Adobe Field and Resetting Forms
- Importance of Tool and Equipment Cleaning
- Turning and Cleaning Adobe Blocks
- Palleting Adobe Blocks
- Storing and Delivering Adobe Blocks
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for building professionals, DIYers, natural building enthusiasts, adobe homeowners, aspiring owner builders, and the adobe curious.
Course Learning Objectives
- Learn about safety in earthen construction.
- Learn about large-scale adobe mixing method
- Learn about machinery and equipment for large-scale adobe block production.
- Learn about large-scale adobe block production workflows.
- Learn about palleting, storing and transporting large quantities of adobe blocks.
Instruction Type
This is a virtual class held using an online classroom platform hosting videos and supplemental reading materials. Practice and mastery are achieved via field-project demonstrations and a 20-question written exam. Instruction is asynchronous with all video content modules accessible to you when you register. Students can participate whenever their schedule allows.
Instructor
Kurt Gardella
Kurt Gardella specializes in online and field-based adobe construction education. He holds a Certificate in Adobe Construction from Northern New Mexico College (Quentin Wilson) and is also certified as a Specialist for Building with Earth (Registration #01-208-0810) by the Dachverband Lehm (German Association for Building with Earth) and the Handwerkskammer Ulm (Ulm Chamber of Trades and Crafts). Kurt also holds an Adobe Proficiency Certification from The Earthbuilders’ Guild. In addition to Adobe is not Software, Kurt also teaches classes for Adobe in Action and Santa Fe Community College.
Evaluation Methods
20 question written exam
