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 & Tour

The Earthbuilders’ Guild’s next board meeting will take place Saturday, November 23, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM at 9:30 a.m. at the Central New Mexico Home Builders Office. If you would like to attend the board meeting in person or by Zoom contact Pat at theearthbuildersguild@gmail.com.

Following the Board meeting at 1:30 we will tour a compressed earth block yard, which will be hosted by Paverde LLC at 7717c Broadway SE in far south Albuquerque. Attendees will need to be at the site by 1:30 in order to be admitted through the gate. This tour will be limited to 15 guests since this is a working block plant and safety measures will be enforced. A waiver will also need to be signed in order to attend and one will be provided to all who attend. This tour will consist of a step by step explanation and demonstration of the various operational aspects of manufacturing compressed earth blocks, including everything from raw materials to finished pallets of CEBs.

Reserve your spot on the tour by sending an email to theearthbuildersguild@gmail.com. RSVPs are first come first serve and should be submitted by November 20th. Members are free. Non-members $10 which will be paid via PayPal request for payment upon receiving your RSVP.

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