Join the build during the main phase of construction. We will be finishing off the tyre ramming and working on plastering with mud, roof work with timber, and building internal walls and water planters for use with rain water harvesting system.
This earthship is a 35 foot round house that will be totally self sufficient. It will harvest water from the rain, power from the sun, and thermal capacity from the sun and stored in the heavy tyre rammed walls. Waste water from the kitchen sink will feed planters inside the house that will filter and clean it and allow for reuse for things like toilet flushing. We will also be implementing a black water system to treat all the sewage from the toilet in a natural and simple way.
We are offering training and also looking for volunteers for some basics like cooking. The type of training will depend on what part of the build you join us in. Everything before March 2009 will be tyre ramming and plastering of wall. Once the roof is on we wll finsih building the planters, plastering of walls, and then the creative work of making the space and furniture and some interior walls. These interior walls and planters we will make with cans and mud plaster. We hope to have the building roofed by September 2009.
We have put together a great team with fantastic comradery and atmosphere. Everyone works well during the day and we enjoy our evenings together. We will organise accommodation so there is no need to make any room reservations. The accommodation is very comfortable and has pretty much everything you'd need. You may prefer to make hotel reservations in Kodaikanal. India is a beautiful part of the world and this is a fantastic opportunity to experience it properly.
The following positions are available:
1. Trainee
If you have little to no experience with earthship's or building in general. Learn HOW to do it, tyre ramming etc.
There is a NEW REDUCED simple single fee of around 50 GBP per week that covers your room, food, and training. You must cover your travel expenses. You can come for 2 weeks or more. Coming for less than two weeks is not recommended unless you’re already nearby!
A NOTE ON MONEY: IF the only reason holding you back from coming is the cost, please get in touch. I am able to reduce the amount for people with a passion to experience and a desire to self build. I am using the full cost to cover the training. I am not making money from this side of the build. I have a great team of Nepalis actually performing the build. My reason for doing this training is to co-create with a dynamic group of people and share my experiences and also learn from others.
3. Skilled Help
Carpenter, Maisenor , interior designer, artists, sculptors. Landscape Gardener.
If you want to commit for one month or more and you have needed skills and experience then there is no cost and even paid positions for certain jobs.
To register your interest please use the form. Please note places are strictly limited due to accommodation restraints. The dates you provide can be changed.
For general questions please email me |
