Learn about building a bioclimatic house in Vilalba, Galicia, Spain

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  Description

  We are a couple, Boris and Eva, we are designing a farm to move towards self-sufficiency, right now our activity is mainly focused on building a bioclimatic house of 4 meters in diameter, which we intend to be as sustainable as possible, requiring minimal energy and the necessary is totally clean and self-generated by the house itself. The design of the house is very ingenious and in return we can offer training in design issues, tactics and strategies, bio-construction techniques, garden design and a pleasant, collaborative environment full of good vibes.
  
  Somos una pareja, Boris y Eva, estamos diseñando una finca para dirigirnos hacia la autosuficiencia, ahora mismo nuestra actividad se centra, principalmente en construir un casa bioclimática de 4 metros de diámetro, que pretendemos sea lo más sostenible posible,requiera de la mínima energía y la necesario sea totalmente limpia y autogenerada por la propia casa.
  
  El diseño de la casa es muy ingenioso y podemos ofrecer a cambio formación en temas de diseño, tácticas y estrategias, técnicas de bioconstrucción, diseño de huertos y un ambiente agradable, colaborativo y lleno de buena vibra.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travelers will be able to learn about design, tactics and strategies to build a bioclimatic and sustainable home, as well as concrete techniques on foundation construction, drainage, straw bale walling, geodesic domes construction, working with mud for interior and exterior plasters among other.
  
  
  los viajeros podrán aprender sobre diseño, tácticas y estrategias para construir una casa bioclimatica y sostenible, además de técnicas concretas sobre construcción de cimientos, drenaje, levantamiento de muros con balas de paja, construcción de domos geodesicos, trabajo con barro para revoques interiores y exteriores entre otras.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We need help to build a small house, the main materials we will work with are wood, straw bales and mud. We will make a perimeter drainage ditch and pneumatic foundations. Pneumatic foundation requires physical energy, the rest of the work is more bearable and quiet.
  
  
  Necesitamos ayuda para construir una pequeña casa, los materiales principales con los que trabajaremos son la madera, las balas de paja y el barro. Haremos una zanja perimetral de drenaje y cimentaciones neumáticas. la cimentación neumática requiere de energía física, el resto del trabajo es más llevadero y tranquilo.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  Galician: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Portuguese: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Accommodation in an apartment with all the comforts in a private room a short distance from the workplace
  
  Alojamiento en un apartamento con todas las comodidades en una habitación privadam a escasa distancia del lugar de trabajo

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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