Free online Mini-Workshop

Retrofitting with Natural Materials

Want to upgrade your existing living space?

In this mini-workshop we discuss all the good reasons for bringing Earth inside, and present various possible options to get you started.

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The Retrofitting workshop includes:

90 min presentation incl. Q&A
Lifetime access to recording and materials via our course platform
Step-by-step process of one simple technique to get you started retrofitting
Our collection of simple surface finishing recipes
Bonus: Access to pre-recorded demonstration of material sampling after the live workshop, so that you can develop mixes with your specific materials

Hi, we are Verena & Scott, your tutors.

We are passionate about making natural building accessible via online and in-person workshops.

With over 200+ completed projects since 2002 and many years of teaching experience in NZ and abroad, Solid Earth Ltd is one of the most experienced natural building companies and the longest standing Adobe Brick manufacturer in the country.

Our focus is on creating beautiful, healthy living spaces that have minimal environmental footprint. We take pride in our state-of-the-art workmanship, extensive research and innovation in the field, as well as our contribution towards the NZ Earth Building Standards. We believe that natural building is the way of the future. Our company is dedicated to regenerative environmental practices, ethical employment, heart-centred leadership and community.