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Description
Hello ! We are a young family building a Rammed earth house from natural mixture on the country side of Latvia.the house is located on a beautiful land surrounded by lakes and forests. Our project goll is to promote and teach natural building technic and self sustainability as part of the struggle against climate change.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are located in the beautiful Gujia natural park surrounded by lakes and rivers. You will experience the beauty of nature and traditional Latvian architecture and culture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for motivated people how are interested in learning Rammed earth technic. previous experience is not needed just motivation to learn.
You will learn from a-z planing of building earth walls, how to choos materials and test them. Form work planing and measurements on the site, working with specialized power tools, coping with difrent weather conditions with difernt building materials .
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is in big bell tents with out dowr shower and kitchen ,WiFi and food included.
What else ...
Hello ! We are a young family building a Rammed earth house from natural mixture on the country side of Latvia.the house is located on a beautiful land surrounded by lakes and forests
Were looking for volunteers who are interested in learning this technique and working with us. It will be approximately 8 hours of work a day 5 days a weak. On free time your welcome to use any tools and our land for any project cob, plastering, wood and metal. Happy to answer any further questions.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
