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Experience a symphony of creativity as you delve into the art of crafting your future abode on the canvas of your vision. Let your imagination soar, and then ground it in the earth beneath your feet.

 

Bring forth a vision of your dwelling and sharpen it from every angle using hand drawn plan views, elevations, cross sections, detail drawings, and scale models. Bioarchitecture can be an enormously creaitve process that is enjoyable, bringing your deepest goals to fruition. The house and it's design at the center of the life you envision, blossoming into the tangible.

 

Join us for the Bioarchitecture Primer and be guided through our design process for 6 days via zoom, followed by 3 days of hands-on training. Learn Bioarchitecture and Permaculture design principles. Discuss siting of buildings and how they relate to the larger landscape plan. Consider pattern language design options, natural building methods, and appropriate technologies. Discover how the electrical fields of buildings affect living beings. Think sacred geometry and electrically compatible materials. 

 

Several expert guest speakers will join us including Dan Winter, Arturo Ponce de Leon, Michael Rice, Ahmed Wafik, Larry Santoyo, Jim Gale, and more. From a foundation of knowledge and know-how I developed from dozens of design/builds over the past 25 years, I'll guide you through the course. We'll integrate practical design skills with creative expression, and work together as a group to create a dwelling on paper, and as a 1/3 scale model.

 

Total time: About 48 hours of class time and 28 hours of hands-on training. I want every student to feel empowered to take action toward creating their dream home. You can do it, and you're not alone. I'm ready to help you breathe life into your projects.

 

Scott Howard

Earthen Hand

 

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With guest speakers: Dan Winter (research scientist, fractalfield.com), Larry Santoyo (permaculture designer, Earth Flow Permaculture | Permaculture for Humanity), Michael Rice (Bioarchitect, michaelricearchitect.com), Arturo Ponce de Leon (Bioarchitect, Geophilia- Conscious Architecture), Ahmed Wafik (Architect, ahmedwafik.com), Jim Gale (food forest abundance, foodforestabundance.com), Aircrete Harry (Builder / Inventor, aircreteharry.com), Anthony Dente (Structural Engineer, verdantstructural.com), Jordi Domenech (Catalan vault builder, Jordi Domenech Teaches Catalan Vault Building ), and Mike Lobdel (Timberframer, Tillicumcraftworks).

 

The course is 9 days, 6 online and 3 in person. The in person portion is near Portland, Oregon - camping available, snacks and drinks provided.

Online classes are August 26 -27, September 9 - 10, September 23 - 24, and October 7 - 9 is in-person near Portland, Oregon.

The cost for the full course is sliding scale 1800 - 2500. Each person decides based on your financial ability.

 

We find ourselves caught in the trap of conventional, toxic
homes.

Constructed with harmful materials like
  • Paint
  • Pipes
  • and Floors
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Continually toxify us through

  • Tainted tap water
  • Toxic chemicals
  • EMF radiation
  • and Deadly molds

This weakens our health...
....and the health of our families.
Despite pouring our hard-earned money into these homes...
...major repairs drain our wallets even more, as DIY repair
is often not an easy option.
These houses, designed & built by impersonal corporations,
lack soul.
And don't nourish the human biofield that is essential for our health and wellbeing.
Conventional houses don't really promote wellness...
...they drain our energy...
...instead of enhancing it.

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On top of it all, we continually shell out for:

  • Water
  • Power
  • Sewer services
  • Fresh produce
Escape The Conventional Trap
Many people consider building eco-friendly homes, but the process seems too daunting and expensive...
...not to mention the red tape headache of securing permits.
Without proper guidance and instruction, people risk their homes collapsing, having moisture problems, and not performing properly.
That's why I created...
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The Bioarchitecure Primer 9-day course.
Our comprehensive Bioarchitecture Mentorship program is designed to teach people how to build an autonomous (off-grid) home using natural materials and appropriate technologies.
You’ll learn all the necessary skills and information needed to build a natural home...
...and I'll be there to guide and assist every step of the way.

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The First 6 Days - Live Via Zoom ðŸŽ¦
In the first 6 days we, as a group, you'll learn the entire design process and do the architectural designs. We also incorporate Permaculture design principles.
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We start by choosing the right design:


Such as:

  • Planning
  • Design Details
  • Drawings
  • Modeling

Then we explore various techniques:

 
  • Adobe
  • Cob
  • Straw Bale
  • Earth Bag
  • Thin shell
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Plus, you’ll also receive video recordings of all 9 days at no extra cost.
So that you'll still be covered if you can't be there for all the sessions.

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3 Days Together Building a 1/3
Scale Home
We'll meet up in Oregon and spend a long weekend together building a small version of our dream home.
This way you will not just get theory......but will actually have the hands on experience of building as well.
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So when the time comes to build your own, you're already competent.
(If you can't make it for the in-person portion of the event, you'll still get to review it virtually and get a similar experience.)

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Small Class Size
We keep the classes small (around 10 people) so you get all the mentorship and guidance you need.
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Limited Space
In order to make sure you get all the personal attention you need, we keep the class sizes small...
 
...which means we can only accept a few students into the program.
 
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We will shut down the application process once the course is full.
 
It's first come first serve, so act now.

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Why Applications?
Given the limited availability and our commitment to fostering a positive, harmonious community environment throughout the program, it's essential that we ensure a mutually beneficial fit.
 
Prospective participants are required to submit an application. Plus, a complimentary discovery call with Scott Earthen Hand, will be scheduled.
 
This process allows us to carefully select individuals who align with the ethos of our educational program.
 
Our aim is to ensure a happy, healthy community dynamic that will enrich the experience for all participants.
Meet your instructor Scott 'Earthen
Hand'
He has 24 years' experience in Bioarchitecture & Natural Building.
But even earlier Scott started teaching art around 1996. He studied hand built ceramics from age 5, and grew up watching his Dad build fine furniture.
He's personally mentored hundreds of people and taught dozens of workshops world-wide.

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Included in This Bioarchitecture
Mentorship
  • 6 days live zoom calls ($2,500 value)
  • 3 days hands-on building ($1,500 value)
  • recordings of all 9 days ($900 value)
  • Direct access to Scott of Earthen Hand ($160 an hour - you get
  • 2 hours of individual attention = $320 Value)
  • Build community with like-minded people (who may join in to help build your home when need) = Priceless

Total Value: $5,220

But because we are looking for the right people who share our values of sustainably and natural harmony.....if you qualify for this program.


You get this for more than 50% off!
Go here to Apply for This Bioarchitecture Mentorship.

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Risk Free Guarantee

Your tuition is refundable at any point before the course, minus your initial deposit ($500).

Most importantly, don't risk missing out on this opportunity to invest in yourself, your skills and future. In this currently unstable world, we all need knowledge and skills to provide for our basic needs and to thrive.

What People Say About

Training with Scott

Scott is a wealth of information and has a very fun and approachable teaching style. The intor to natural floors and the plaster and paints workshops were hands down two of the best weekends of my whole summer! I really enjoyed the hands-on learning experience, but perhaps my biggest takeaway was the jolt of inspiration and creativity that followed an experience that quickly progress from learning with strangers to building with friends. Exactly the energetic recharge I needed, and I look forward to attending future workshops! - Genevieve

I have participated in multiple workshops hosted by Earthen Hand Natural building and really enjoyed my experience. Scott is a wonderful teacher and an accomplished artist and natural builder. He has immense knowledge and experience in teaching various methods and techniques in all areas related to natural buildings, permaculture, and sustainable technology. I have gained a lot of hands-on experience and information by attending his workshops. It also brought me great joy to exercise my creativities with all the natural building materials and mediums. I really enjoy making connections and networking with other like-minded students during his workshops. I am looking forward to learn more in the future and absolutely highly recommended Scott’s workshops to anyone who’s interested to build with nature. This enhanced my knowledge and was an empowering experience. – Michelle Tung
The Everything Earthen class is great hands-on overview of natural building technique and theory. It was well thought out and focused, with a good pace and balance. It never felt too rushed or slow. Scott is a highly knowledgeable and patient teacher who allows plenty of student input and questions. Highly recommended! – Dylan
My awesome ex-wife was thoughtful enough to register me for a natural building workshop with Earthen Hand in Sequim, Washington. Not only did I learn some of the processes of natural home building, I was able to meet Scott who has become a close friend. He is an authority in natural building and has been for years. He has completed projects all over the globe from Pacific Northwest to the Caribbean. That is impressive but I am most grateful that I can say, because of the good work he is so passionate about, I have a good friend and brother. I hope that you give yourself the gift of learning under the instruction of my brother as well. - Said Toney
In June of 2022, I attended the Earthen Floors weekend workshop with Scott Howard in Portland Oregon. I knew it was going to be good, but I didn’t know how much fun I was going to have and how much I was going to learn. On the first morning, after getting to know each other a little bit, Scott took us through various formulations of cob and how they are applied in building. We spent some hands on time playing with cob mixtures to get to know the material we would be working with. Then we got to work. We were installing a floor in a small, round shed built from cob in previous workshops. We learned some different mixing techniques using a tarp to roll the material back and forth and using our bare feet, stomping, and dancing on the cob into a good consistency. We had a lot of fun doing this! There was some hard work involved but Scott made everything flow at a good pace, keeping things fun and lighthearted. Scott showed us how to apply the cob to the floor and then allowed us to do most of the work, giving us all plenty of hands-on experience. I was really impressed with this. We learned about applying some color and Scott even took our suggestions of how we would like to do the color. I highly
recommend taking any workshop with Scott. He is a genuine human being, very kind, very knowledgeable and a very good teacher. – Tracy Wiegman
Scott helped us at Franciscan Montessori Earth School in Portland, OR to create a wonderful community space which includes a set of sculpted and covered outdoor benches and focal stone planter. His work is detailed, beautiful, and has stood the test of time. Scott interacted with all of our students during the time of his construction project here, working with the various classroom groups and giving them basic instruction in natural building technique. His interactions with the students were so positive that we even invited him back to host a summer camp a year later. Scott’s work is used daily by our community and demonstrates his skill in designing visually attractive and inviting natural construction. – Marc Bucher-Colbert
Your workshop was better than I could have hoped for. This introduction to natural building harmonized with me on every level: from the excellent and well-organized instruction, to the relaxed approach to teaching, to each facet of the hands-on learning. Hats off to your methods and approach. Thanks. I couldn’t have asked for better! - Myriem Le Ferrand
The program more than exceeded my expectations! As a beginner to natural building, the workshop provided a helpful introduction to the different natural building materials and techniques which are available and how to determine which would be appropriate to any given environment or project. Your real-world experience with natural building, combined with your technical knowledge and friendly manner resulted in a workshop that was highly informative, comprehensible, and fun. I have often found that the ability to communicate complex ideas with numerous variables in a clear, concise and understandable way is the sign of true mastery of the material being taught. Your personalized attention to each workshop participant and their building designs is a reflection of your passion for the work, for the people involved and the creation of an environment which is inclusive, enriching and empowering. The handout materials, books available for review, website links, and references provided at the workshop have formed the foundation of my natural building library and are invaluable. I highly recommend this workshop for those interested in the nuts and bolts of how to design, plan and actually create a natural building. – Brian
Great class, Scott. It was fantastic to get an idea on how to really get the ball rolling on natural building. I am looking forward to working with you again! – Tim
Scott was an excellent teacher, and super patient with all of us newbies. Totally worth the flight from Charlotte, and I recommend this style of learning very highly! - Luke Trottman
I loved creating a structure by hand with our class. It was fun to get dirty and work hard with our amazing crew and teachers. We learned a specific method of natural building but were also introduced to many ways of sculpting earthen materials and living in harmony with nature. – Skylark
Thanks for the great cob workshop! It was great to meet other people who are into cob and take the first step towards making my own cob house a reality. – Katie

Scott Howard from Earthen Hand is a true professional. I've hired him on numerous occasions and have always been extremely happy with the quality of his work. Not only is his craftsmanship exellent, he is also a true artist and has the ability to think outside the box. He is straightforward and easy to work with as well. I recommend him wholeheartedly. - Leslie Satterfield

I attended an Earthen Hand workshop in which we constructed a beautiful cob garden shed. Scott is a wonderful teacher and all-around amazing guy. He made the build fun and informative, taking time to explain and outline alternative building methods and materials. It was a refreshing detour from other courses I've taken. I am now a contractor and Scott was my original guide into the world of green building. If you are looking to expand your building techniques for customers who want sustainable services or even just looking for a solid skill set, look no further. I thoroghly enjoyed the expereince start to finish. Many thanks - Ian Andre

Earthen Hand is an eco-conscious ethos that can help you design and manifest your construction projects into an artistic reality. Having attended several workshops, I have learned techniques such as how to procure and process raw natural building materials, low tech construction methods that work, and how to utilize unskilled labor in a fun and productive way. Working with Earthen Hand is a great way to help you build your confidence and skills to find fulfillment in something you and your community can be proud of! - Joshua McMahon

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FAQ

What are the Dates?

Sessions are Aug 26-27(online), Sept 9-10 & 23-24(online), and Oct 7-9 (in-person). 

Application deadline is August 1st.

Where is the Location?

The first three weekends will be conducted via Zoom online.

The final weekend in October will take place near Portland, Oregon

Where to Stay?

We have free camping available, plus a limited number of rooms for rent on or nearby the building site. Inquire about details.

How do I get there?

Participants will get instructions about how and when to arrive at the physical workshop site.

Is this course taught directly by Scott of Earthen Hand?

Yes. There will also be guest speakers during some sections of the course.
 

Do I need prior experience?

No, this program is designed to take you from zero to hero. It will work no matter what stage you are on in your learning.
 

Will the this be valuable for me if I am familiar with Bioarchitecture?

Yes, this program is designed to inform and educate even experienced natural builders or architects.
 

Am I too Young/Old/Weak etc.

This course is for everyone ages 18 and up.
 

 

 

Bioarchitecture Primer - Scott Howard / Earthen Hand - Curriculum Outline

  • Why DIY? / Ethics / Wholeness / Longevity / Ensoulment
  • Design Principles 
    • Intuit / Deliberate
    • Permaculture Principles
    • Bioclimatic Design
    • Building Science
    • Pattern Language - Structure, Light, Acoustics, Traffic, Views, Culture, 
    • Defining Needs - People, Food, Water, Sanitation, Heat, Cold, Security, Electricity, Trash
    • Materials-based Design / Vernacular Styles
  • Design Process 
    • Observe / Site Analysis / Sun Angles
    • Prioritize / Story and Culture
    • Sketch / AI
    • Draw
    • Model
    • Engineering
    • Design Details
    • Mockups
  • Build Process 
    • Observe / Setup
    • Site Work / Drainage and Utilities
    • Draw on Earth
    • Mockup Building
    • Design During Construction / Unexpected Events
    • Foundation and Water / Air Barrier
    • Wall structure and Water / Air Barrier
    • Roof structure and Water / Air Barrier
    • Air Test
    • Windows and Doors
    • Slab
    • Siding
    • Roofing
    • Appliances / Cabinets
    • Finishes
    • Furnishings
  • Natural Building Materials 
    • Stones
    • Sands
    • Woods
    • Fibers
    • Clays
    • Binders and Stabilizers
    • Cements and Geopolymers
    • Ceramics
    • Metals
    • Mineral products
    • Glass
    • Rubber
    • Other Composites
  • Building Methods 
    • Foundation Systems
    • Wall Systems
    • Roof Systems
    • Arch / Vault / Apse / Dome / Hyperbolic Paraboloid 
  • Biologic Architecture / Bioarchitecture 
    • Holistic Design 
      • Sacred Geometry / Symbology / Frozen Music
      • Feng Shui / Vastu / Ancient Buildings
      • Fractality / Biomimicry
      • Telluric Energies / Geopathic Stress / Hormesis
    • Measurement and Physics of Consciousness 
      • Radesthesia / Biogeometry
      • Bioenergy Field / Aura
      • Flame in Mind 
        • Phi / Planck / Implosion / Charge Collapse / Phase Conjugation 
      • Biowell / Gas Discharge Visualization
      • Neuroaesthetics / Beauty
      • Psi Phenomena / Evolution of Physics
      • Geoforces 
        • Schumann Resonance
        • Gravity
        • Piezoelectric
        • Magnetism / Paramagnetism
        • Electromagnetism / EMF
        • Geochemical Gases
        • Radioactivity
        • Infrared Radiation
        • Ultraviolet Radiation
        • Capacitance / Ion Flow
        • Infra / Ultrasound
        • Groundwater
        • Soil Conductivity
        • Seismic / Faults
  • Appropriate Technology 
    • Nature-based Solutions 
      • Thermal Mass / Passive Heating and Cooling / Geothermal
      • Greywater / blackwater
      • Food Production / Natural Farming
      • Composting Toilet
      • Compost Heat
      • Heat Recovery
      • Masonry Heater / Boiler
      • Rainwater Collection
      • Ram Pump / Trompe
      • Greenhouses / Sunrooms
      • Hydroponics / Aeroponics
      • Solar Concentration
      • Insulation
      • Stoves
    • Techie Solutions 
      • Solar / Wind / Microhydro / AC / DC
      • Electrical Batteries
      • Thermoelectrics
      • Heat recovery ventilation
      • Concentrated Solar / Solar Evacuated Tubes 
      • Combined heat and power / Heat Engines / Thermoelectrics
      • Continuous Shower
      • Biogas / Woodgas
      • Biomass / Biofuels / Hydrogen
      • Air to Water / Desalinization
      • Heat Pumps / AC Units
      • Zero point
  • Greenhouse Design 
    • Standard Greenhouses
    • Chinese Greenhouse, Tamera Solar, Arkopia, Solviva, Green Power House
    • Climate Batteries / Passive Geothermal 
    • Hydroponics / Aeroponics / Aquaponics
    • Animals
    • Irrigation
    • Food Production 
      • Indoor Food Crops
      • Outdoor Food Crops
      • Natural Farming
  • Hands-on training 
    • Tools and safety
    • Mock-ups 
      • Foundations 
      • Greywater / Blackwater
      • Walls
      • Windows / Doors
      • Roofs
      • Waterproofing Details
      • Cooling Tubes / Radiant Heating
      • Stoves
      • Power / Water
    • Scale model construction