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 & Tour
Join us, Saturday, March 8th, 2025! Our next Earthbuilders’ Guild’s tour will be of Albuquerque Joinery's current adobe home build in the South Guadalupe Trail neighborhood of Albuquerque's North Valley. An email RSVP is required to attend. This tour is free to TEG members, but a pre-paid donation of $10 is requested of non-members (payment request will be sent via PayPal) Please email Pat at theearthbuildersguild@gmail.com by March 5th to RSVP for this tour.
Prior to the tour, the TEG Board will be meeting at 9:30am. If you are interested in attending the board meeting, let us know and we will send you details. We will also go to lunch at a local restuarant.
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 March 5th. The Tour will be at no cost to members and $10 non-members! Come join us, connect with those interested in earthen construction!
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
Spring 2025
ADOB 114 - Floor Design and Construction
Dates: 01/21 - 03/15/2025
Format: Online
Instructor: Kurt Gardella
ADOB 115 - Finish Practices
Dates: 03/17 - 05/17/2025 (class meets in person March 22 & 23 and April 12 & 13, 2025)
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructors: Kurt Gardella & Issac Logsdon
ADOB 116 - Roof Design and Construction
Dates: 01/21 - 03/15/2025
Format: Online
Instructor: Kurt Gardella
ADOB 118 - Preservation Practices
Dates: 03/17 - 05/17/2025 (class meets in person April 5 & 6 and May 3 & 4, 2025)
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructors: Kurt Gardella & Issac Logsdon
View the full Spring 2025 online schedule here: https://sfccssb.sfcc.edu/PROD/pw_pub_sched.p_listthislist?term_in=202430&subj_in=ADOB
Full details the Adobe Construction Program at SFCC can be found at: https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/adobe-construction/
Adobe in Action
Visit adobeinaction.org for the latest information on classes!