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.
TEG "Tour" – October 24, 2026
Our next TEG Tour will be announced soon. Likely to be in Southern New Mexico!
If you are in the Taos, New Mexico area be sure and visit the Harwood Museum to see this incredible show.
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 date will be posted soon. 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
For the latest schedule and Information please go to https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/adobe-construction/
Santa Fe Community College
Summer 2026
ADOB 1190 - Adobe Building Practicum
Dates: 06/01-07/25/2026
Format: Online + 40 hours of documented practicum field work
Instructor: Kurt Gardella
Fall 2026
ADOB 1111 - Adobe Construction Basics
Dates: 08/17-10/10/2026 (class meets in person Aug. 22, Aug. 23, Aug. 29 and Aug. 30, 2026)
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructors: Kurt Gardella & Issac Logsdon
ADOB 1112 - Adobe Wall Construction
Dates: 10/13-12/05/2026 (class meets in person Oct. 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, 2026)
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructors: Kurt Gardella & Issac Logsdon
ADOB 1113 - Passive Solar Adobe Design
Dates: 10/13-12/05/2026
Format: Online
Instructor: Kurt Gardella
View the full Summer 2026 online schedule here: LINK
View the full Fall 2026 online schedule here: LINK
Full details the Adobe Construction Program at SFCC can be found at: LINK
Adobe in Action
Visit adobeinaction.org for the latest information on classes!