Workshop: Superadobe
ATTENTION: THE SUPERADOBE TECHNIQUE HAS BEEN CODIFIED BY THE IRANIAN ARCHITECT NADER KHALILI, FOR MORE INFORMATION WE ADVISE YOU TO CONSULT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE CALEARTH CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OR YOURS SPANISH DELEGATION AND READ THE ARTICLE THAT WE HAVE PUBLISHED ABOUT THIS TECHNIQUE.
Ctrl+Z trained in the Superadobe technique directly at Nader Khalili's Cal-Earth Institute in California, completing his long-term training program in 2012.
Since then he has co-directed more than 10 official Calearth workshops on the subject in Spain.
Since July 2013 he has been working independently and has applied the technique in different projects.
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Duration: 6-10 days
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Number of students: 10-15 or 20 (with another instructor)
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Program: All the topics of the workshop will be presented theoretically in classes or communications and then applied practically for construction. In addition, during the workshop, thematic classes with independent practical activities can be developed.
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Duration: 6-10 days
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Number of students: 10-15 or 20 (with another instructor)
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Program: All the topics of the workshop will be presented theoretically in classes or communications and then applied practically for construction. In addition, during the workshop, thematic classes with independent practical activities can be developed.
The workshop will cover the following topics:
- Presentation of the technique.
- Principles and theories of the arch; The geometry of the dome.
- Basic layout and orientation.
- Superadobe Fundamentals – Basic Techniques.
- Construction and use of the compass.
- Soils – analysis and stabilization.
- Design elements.
- Waterproofing.
- Doors and windows – Advanced techniques.
- Plastering and finishing.
- Techniques for incorporating facilities.
- Introduction to passive energy saving systems.
The program is designed so that at the end of the course the participant will have all the theoretical and practical knowledge to begin building his or her own Superadobe structure. However, students who are not familiar with self-construction processes are advised to broaden their experience with small or medium-sized constructions before tackling large-scale projects.
