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
TEG Tour - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024 - Taos, NM
The Fechin House & Anita O. Rodriguez
UPDATE: 7/2/24 Anita Rodriguez will not be able to join us. Unforeseen
circumstances. Representing her and CASA will be Anita Francis and Mark Goldman. We look forward
to hearing the amazing progress CASA has made in bringing adobe skills to the forefront of construction processes in the Taos area and beyond via training videos.
Join us for the next Earthbuilders' Guild event in Taos, New Mexico. We will be visiting the Taos Art Museum/The Fechin House | taosartmuseum.org
Anita O. Rodriguez will be our guest speaker. A lifelong enjarrada (a specialist in traditional adobe construction), Anita will reflect on the state of adobe construction in the Taos area. This will be a rare opportunity to reflect with Anita on the renaissance of adobe construction in Northern New Mexico and what she is doing to nourish it. We will discuss possible collaborations among those of us who have a passion for earthen construction. Visit their website to learn about the Community Alliance for Sustainable Adobe (CASA) and what they are doing in Taos | adobecasa.com
Email RSVP is required (theearthbuildersguild@gmail.com). Free to TEG members, a pre-paid donation of $10 is required for non-members (payment request will be sent to you via PayPal). First come, first serve. RSVP must be received by July 10th! Details will be sent to you once you have RSVP'd and paid.
Next Board Meeting
The Earthbuilders’ Guild’s next Board meeting will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in Taos, NM. 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
Summer 2024
ADOB 123 - Compressed Earth Block Construction
Dates: 06/03-07/27/2024
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructors: Kurt Gardella & John Jordan
ADOB 198 - Adobe Building Practicum
Dates: 06/03-07/27/2024
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructor: Kurt Gardella
View the full Summer 2024 online schedule here: https://sfccssb.sfcc.edu/PROD/pw_pub_sched.p_listthislist?term_in=202410&subj_in=ADOB
Begin the registration process here: https://www.sfcc.edu/new-student-checklist/
Full details the Adobe Construction Program at SFCC can be found at: https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/adobe-construction/
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!