The Endeavour Centre in Peterborough, Ontario has consistently developed excellent, hands-on courses for students of all ages to learn the craft of building low-impact, sustainable homes. The “low-impact” aspect is important because there are lots of “green buildings” out there that use materials with toxic chemicals and have a high carbon footprint. Our version of “traditional building” is so far removed from the traditional building before the 20th century, it is almost unrecognizable. The Endeavour Centre’s sustainable building programs highlight the use of natural materials, many of which are renewable (ie., wood, straw, cork, flax, wool), or are made from recycled materials (insulation, roofing).
If you’ve ever had a dream of learning how to build sustainable homes, there are two great courses coming up in 2018.
From the Endeavour Website:
Natural Building Intensive – Though we do lots of work with natural materials, this is the first time we’re offering a natural building intensive. This one-month course will give participants a chance to construct two small buildings from foundation to finish, and gain experience with just about every natural material/strategy available in this part of the world.
For more information: http://endeavourcentre.org/2018/01/natural-building-intensive/
Sustainable Renovations – We’re expanding the successful model of our five-month, full-time Sustainable New Construction program, but giving participants the chance to focus on making a net zero energy, net zero carbon, zero toxin and zero waste renovation to an urban lane way garage to turn it into healthy and efficient living space.
For more information: http://endeavourcentre.org/programs/sustainable-renovations-course/
Ed note: Chris asked me if I would spread the word, but I was not paid, nor did I ask for payment for this post.