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We have some land located 8 km from Huesca. I bought it 10 years ago (Christian) with the idea of turning it into a place to experience permaculture and bioconstruction to achieve a self-sufficient life in harmony with nature.
Before its acquisition it had an agricultural use and over time we have been building different spaces: A geodesic dome that is a greenhouse and part of a chicken coop, an adobe barbecue and an orchard. We also placed a mobil-home as a base camp and thus be immersed in the project. We are accompanied in this adventure by two cats, three sheep, some hens and bees.
We are Christian (graduated in Forestry Technical Engineering and Forestry Engineering) and Bea (graduated in Technical Architecture and a Master of Bioconstruction). Currently we are building a house of 50 m2 of land (with the technique of cob), roof garden, dry toilet, green filter, and other techniques of bio-construction.
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Tenemos un terreno situado a 8 km de Huesca. Lo compré hace 11 años (Christian) con la idea de convertirlo en un sitio donde experimentar la permacultura y la bioconstrucción para conseguir una vida autosuficiente en armonía con la naturaleza.
Antes de su adquisición tenía un uso agricola y con el tiempo hemos ido construyendo diferentes espacios: Un domo geodésico que es un invernadero y parte de un gallinero, una barbacoa de adobes y un huerto. También situamos una mobil-home a modo de campamento base y poder así estar inmersos en el proyecto. Nos acompañan en esta aventura dos gatos, algunas gallinas y abejas.
Somos Christian (graduado en Ingeniería Técnica Forestal e Ingeniería de Montes) y Bea (graduada en Arquitectura Técnica y un Máster de Bioconstrucción). Actualmente estamos autoconstruyendo una casa de 50 m2 de tierra (con la técnica de cob), cubierta ajardinada, baño seco, filtro verde, y otras técnicas de bioconstrucción.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help with Eco Projects
Language practice
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn the techniques of bioconstruction to self-build a house, enjoy in a quiet and peaceful place in connection with nature.
We have bicycles for those who want to go for walks in the area, get closer to Huesca, etc. Taking advantage of the fact that Christian goes to Huesca some days of the week, the volunteers can go with him to visit the city or take some transportation to travel.
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Puedes aprender las técnicas de bioconstrucción para autoconstruir una casa, disfrutar en un lugar tranquilo y apacible en conexión con la naturaleza.
Tenemos bicicletas para quienes quieran ir a dar paseos por la zona, acercarse a Huesca, etc. Aprovechando que Christian va a huesca algunos días de la semana los voluntarios pueden ir con él para visitar la ciudad o coger algun transporte para viajar.
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Help
We mainly need help for the construction of the house, currently finishing details:
- Sift / filter sand and clay to leave it ready for when it is needed for other tasks.
- Construction of the floor putting the different layers (record, insulation, firm and tiles)
- Revoke with mud of some interior walls and all the exterior, then, we will revoke with lime.
- To finish the green roof: raise and put earth on the roof.
- Build wooden staircase.
- Go to cut canes to store them and in the future build partitions and the porch.
In general I (Christian) will dedicate myself to finish the details and I will need help promptly (in moments it will be working together, but that will depend on the phase in which we find ourselves).
Bea works and can hardly help us, except weekends or free time.
Apart from the time of help, we will share the tasks of the house (of the common area), such as cooking, washing dishes and cleaning (we usually take turns or distribute tasks according to preference)
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Principalmente necesitamos ayuda para la construcción de la casa, actualmente detalles de acabado:
- Tamizar / filtrar arena y arcilla para dejarla preparada para cuando se necesite en el resto de tareas.
- Construcción del suelo poniendo las distintas capas (graba, aislamiento, firme y baldosas)
- Revoco con barro de algunas paredes interiores y todo el exterior, seguidamente, revocaremos con cal.
- Terminar el techo verde / techo vivo: subir y poner tierra sobre el techo.
- Construir escalera de madera.
- Ir a cortar cañas para almacenar y construir en un futuro tabiques y el porche.
En general yo (Christian) me dedicaré a terminar los detalles y necesitaré puntualmente ayuda (en momentos será trabajar conjuntamente, pero eso dependerá de la fase en la que nos encontremos).
Bea trabaja y dificilmente nos podrá echar una mano, excepto fines de semana o tiempos libres.
A parte del tiempo de ayuda, compartiremos las tareas de la casa (de la zona común), como es cocinar, fregar y limpiar (solemos turnarnos o repartir las tareas según preferencia)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have two spaces:
- A mobile home of 21 m2 where is the common area (bathroom and kitchen-dining room), with heating.
- A module where we have two beds, one double and one single without heating, where there are sheets, blankets, sleeping bags and work clothes.
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Disponemos de dos espacios:
- Una mobil-home de 21 m2 donde está la zona común (baño y cocina-comedor), que dispone de calefacción.
- Un módulo donde tenemos dos camas, una doble y otra individual sin calefacción, donde hay sabanas, mantas, sacos de dormir y ropa de trabajo.
What else ...
From here there are many possibilities, from seeing castles, cathedrals, natural spaces nearby, as well as the impressive Aragonese Pyrenees.
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Desde aquí hay muchísimas posibilidades, desde ver castillos, catedrales, espacios naturales cercanos, así como el impresionante pirineo aragonés.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Tenemos varias zonas en el terreno para colocar furgoneta camperizada o autocaravana
Can possibly accept pets
Solamente si se hacen responsables de los posibles desperfectos que pudieran ocasionar a las instalaciones y animales que tenemos, y si fuera necesario, controlar su zona donde estar, sin que ello ocasione molestias a nuestras mascotas y animales (tenemos gallinas, en ocasiones sueltas, y gatos)
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (12)
Aside from the work, we had really tasty food, mostly from… read more
Michael worked very hard preparing mud pools and throwing cob balls to place them on the wall. Very good… read more
Bea and Christian are hospitable and show me how to dance salsa. Christian took the time to explain me all processes of his eco-house. I have many great souvenirs of my stay, enjoying wildlife, cold winter and Risk game!
Christian is focused and… read more
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Aside from the work, we had really tasty food, mostly from… read more
Michael worked very hard preparing mud pools and throwing cob balls to place them on the wall. Very good… read more
Bea and Christian are hospitable and show me how to dance salsa. Christian took the time to explain me all processes of his eco-house. I have many great souvenirs of my stay, enjoying wildlife, cold winter and Risk game!
Christian is focused and… read more
Izabela is a strong and sweet girl… read more
Hasta pronto! Saludos Cal, Marc y Aybüke.
I had the pleasure of going to many events with them, meeting friends, family and colleagues, learning lots of Spanish on the way.
Christian is also… read more
If you want to learn about bioconstruction and get your hands dirty, help with the garden, eat very well, have even better conversations and still have enough time for fun and other things, this is the project for you! Christian and Bea are both incredible, funny and caring. They can also… read more
Estos chicos tienen un proyecto muy interesante y emocionante, que ofrece la posibilidad de conectarse con la naturaleza y la… read more
Con Pietro y Sveva estuvimos preparando piscinas de barro, amasándolas y poniéndolas en el muro de la caseta de cob que nos estamos haciendo, también nos ayudaron a preparar de cero gran parte del huerto y sembrar.… read more
