TEG Newsletter - Issue #26We have news for you!
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Michael Sims, Sims General Building
Michael Sims, Sims General Building
Albuquerque, New Mexico
About The Earthbuilders' Guild
TEG’s mission is to promote, preserve and expand the building methods of adobe, rammed earth, and compressed earth block construction. Our organization is dedicated to the betterment and advancement of earthen construction of homes and commercial buildings, including the preservation and restoration of existing buildings.
The commitment of people in this industry stretches across family traditions, community heritage, meaningful work, environmental concerns, and the joy of working with the earth. We want to ensure that we continue to make history through our building processes while improving them to create safe, comfortable, long-lasting structures.
Announcements
Next Board Meeting
The Earthbuilders’ Guild’s next board meeting will take place Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM following the EarthUSA conference. If you would like to attend the board meeting in person or by Zoom contact Pat at the earthbuildersguild@gmail.com.
Code Activities
The Earthbuilders' Guild - New Mexico Earthen Code Survey
Do you design, build or repair structures covered by New Mexico’s Earthen Building Materials Building Code? The Earthbuilders' Guild invites feedback from builders, contractors, and design professionals related to building regulation for earthen construction in New Mexico. Your responses will help The Earthbuilders' Guild inform discussions with regulators and prioritize Code Committee activities.
Link to survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5eAYtzWt2F82p5bjvyKgRUeZdkVCHZDxvoiv1L_vpdVP94w/viewform
TEG Certifications
The Next TEG Adobe Proficiency and Adobe Fundamentals Certification examinations will be held in the Fall of 2023. For questions please email us: theearthbuildersguild@gmail.com. For complete information about the Adobe Proficiency Certification click on "Get Involved" button above.
Adobe Proficiency Certification Application
form.jotform.com/72193233771355
Adobe Fundamentals Certificate Application
form.jotform.com/220612852894359
Classes
Santa Fe Community College
Fall 2024
ADOB 111 - Adobe Construction Basics
Dates: 08/19-10/12/2024 (class meets in person September 7 & 8 and September 28 & 29, 2024)
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructors: Kurt Gardella & Issac Logsdon
ADOB 112 - Adobe Wall Construction
Dates: 10/14-12/07/2024 (class meets in person October 26 & 27 and November 16 & 17, 2024)
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructors: Kurt Gardella & Issac Logsdon
ADOB 113 - Passive Solar Adobe Design
Dates: 10/14-12/07/2024
Format: Online
Instructor: Kurt Gardella
View the full Fall 2024 online schedule here: https://sfccssb.sfcc.edu/PROD/pw_pub_sched.p_listthislist?term_in=202420&subj_in=ADOB
Adobe in Action
Visit adobeinaction.org for the latest information on classes!