Double Dome
With Tiny Shiny Home + Curvatecture
April 26 - May 10, 2025
Collab
Earthen Building Workshop
Discover the art of sustainable construction in a unique hands on workshop format. We will construct a building from the soil beneath our feet. During this workshop, you'll work alongside three expert natural builders, each bringing their own expertise and techniques to the table.
From mixing natural materials to sculpting clay plasters, you'll gain practical skills and in-depth knowledge of eco-friendly building practices. Expect to leave with not only a deeper appreciation for natural building but also the practical experience to apply these techniques in your own projects.
Together, we'll construct a beautiful, functional home that embodies the spirit of community, collaboration and environmental stewardship.
in collaboration with
Tiny Shiny HOme
& Curvatecture
Project
Building Collaboration
Two, 10ft Domes connected via a hallway with a hyperadobe firepit
Bagging & Building : April 26 - May 3rd
Plasters : May 3rd - May 10th
The inspiration structure
Hyperadobe Firepit inspiration
Superadobe / Earthbag
Using simple geometry to create a dome shape, we will mix soil with 10% cement into continuous sandbags.
Hyperadobe
Uses a knit raschel bags, higher clay content soil and no barbed wire between the layers.
Plasters
Learn to use clay, sand and straw plasters in a variety of ways to finish spaces. Lime/Cement plasters will be used on the exterior.
Location
Kanab, UT
Aquarian Acres:
Earth Focused Community Cultivation
Aquarian Acres is focused on developing practical, sustainable housing and agricultural systems that are deeply rooted in the natural world. While we’re still in the early stages, our vision is clear: to create homes and communities that are resilient, affordable, and in harmony with the land. Through hands-on projects and collaborative workshops, we’re learning and evolving, and we invite you to be part of that process as pioneers in earthen-building.
We’re excited about the opportunity to build something meaningful—not just physical structures, but a community of like-minded individuals committed to learning, growing, and working together to reshape the way we live.
Workshop Bonus:
Adobe Brick Home Walkthrough
In addition to the main workshop, participants will have the unique opportunity to visit our neighboring build site, where we are currently constructing a fully-permitted adobe brick home using handmade bricks. This home will have a certificate of occupancy, setting an example of what is possible when working with natural materials. A walkthrough and Q&A session will be hosted during both weeks of the workshop, offering an in-depth look at the process and practical insights for those interested in pursuing similar projects.
Nicolette + Ian
Mojave Center
Instructing Superadobe Dome
+ Natural Plasters
Instructors
Ashley + Jonathan
Tiny Shiny Home
Leading Hyperadobe Bench
+ Firepit +Natural Plasters
Hayden + Millie
Curvatecture
Instructing Superadobe Dome
+Natural Plasters
Curriculum
Week One
April 25th
Arrival & Travel Day!
April 26th
Gravel Foundation
Lay Foundation Bags
April 27-May 2nd
Hands on Superadobe
Hands on Hyperadobe
Height compass navigation
Door & Window Forms
Material mixing
Soil-testing
Material sourcing
May 3rd
Dome Cap!
Departure or stay for Week 2
Week Two
May 3rd
Arrival + Travel Day
May 4th - May 10th
Clay Base Coats
Clay Smooth Coat
Trowel Work
Lime/Cement Stucco Mix
Exterior Finishwork
Window Install
Electrical
May 10th
Workshop End
Work Day Schedule
7:30 - Breakfast
8:30 - Game / Morning Stretch
9:00 - Morning On Site Build Session
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 - Afternoon On Site Build Session
5:00 - Work Day End
7:00 - Dinner
There will be half work days for
folks to go and explore!
Camping on Land
Group Base Camp site.
Mojave Center will set up basecamp here with camp kitchen! Camp here for evening hangs, games + fires! Pit toilets or showers.
RV's and Vans Ok.
Air BNB's near Kanab
Crossroads for building location are Hwy 89 & Johnson Canyon east of Kanab.
Lodging
Logistics
Location:
Kanab, UT
Transportation:
A vehicle is needed for this workshop.
No airport pick ups will be available.
Food:
Lunch is included
Lunches will be a the jobsite and prepared by a local chef.
Please bring own camp kitchen set up for dinners
Pricing
Week 1
April 26 - May 3
$1000
Building Workshop Only
Week 2
May 4 - May 10
$800
Plasters + Finish Work Only
Double Dome Collab
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Full payment required upon arrival
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Cancellation policy: deposit is non-refundable. If you need to cancel you may roll over your deposit to a future workshop.
Week 1 + 2
April 26 - May 10
$1700
Both Parts