Join us for a 10-day workshop with Domegaia where you'll learn to build with Aircrete, an innovative, low-cost, sustainable masonry material. You'll get comprehensive Aircrete and dome-building knowledge, hands-on experience, all while enjoying the lush rainforest and being nourished by farm-to-table meals.
Workshop Learning Objectives
Learn our methods of building a dome home that is fire and rot resistant, insulative, sustainable, strong and durable against the forces of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.
Work in a friendly and respectful team setting to co-create under the guidance of our instructors
Build archway forms
Mix Aircrete with Domegaia's unique tools - Aircrete is an amazing, material that you can make yourself at home - almost as easily as making pancake batter!
Stack bricks with our mortar recipe to construct a dome using a compass arm
Build a window
Apply reinforcement fabric-mesh with stucco
Classroom exercises and discussions
Topics: Foundation pouring, compass arm assembly, skylight ideas, window installation, door and door jam construction & installation
We will offer an inspirational and informative slideshow presentation and dedicated Q&A time!
Bonus Materials
Architectural Drawings of Steve Areen's Thailand Dome Home (a 16-page digital download) as well as additional pdf resources and material.
A 20% discount on Tools and Equipment valid for 3 months after the conclusion of the workshop.
*Please Note: During this 10-day (hands-on) workshop, we will build a basic dome structure. Instruction includes the fundamentals of pouring, stacking and structural reinforcement of the dome but does not include plumbing, electrical or finishing installations.
We will do our best as a team to complete the Aircrete dome during the workshop; however, we do not guarantee completion. Unexpected obstacles such as adverse weather conditions, for example, may affect our progress and prevent the dome’s full completion.
Workshop Schedule
September 26th - 12:00 PM: Check-in
September 27th - October 6th (*with one full day or half day off)
9:00 AM: Opening Circle
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Workshop
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch break
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM*: WorkshopBonus Material
October 7th - 11:00 AM: Departure and check-out
*We will plan one afternoon off or full day off (depending on our rate of progress) for students to rest and enjoy local attractions!
**Some days may run later than 6pm depending on work flow
Lodging Options (Including Meals)
There will be an array of beautiful on-site lodging options available, including private and shared Aircrete Domes, cabins, Jungle Huts, and dorm style rooms. All accommodation prices include the full vegetarian meal plan.
TIERRA VALIENTE (Brave earth)
Brave Earth, Center for Applied Cultural Transition, is a living laboratory rooted in principles of regeneration, resiliency and reciprocity. We provide immersive experiences in Nature that share alternative ways of living and being that are suitable for modernity and contextually relevant for the rapidly changing world we live in.
Immerse yourself in the majesty and mystery of the rainforest. Brave Earth is located between San Ramon and La Fortuna, nestled in between Arenal Volcano and the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, the largest reserve of protected wildlife in Costa Rica.
As a living lab, we have experimented with different building modalities using AirCrete and materials sourced on the land including bamboo and adobe. We have implemented biophilic design, closed-loop systems and permaculture design principles. Ornamental, food, and medicinal gardens surround the center as well as hiking trials to a nearby river, and a natural swimming pond.
Cancellation Policy
Those cancelling more than 4 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop will receive a full tuition refund, minus a 7% processing and administration fee.
No refunds for cancellation requests made less than 4 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop
Contact Us
If you have questions about the workshop, please contact us! workshops@domegaia.com
We look forward to building with you!
