The Global Summit
Empowering Humanity
"Greater than the Sum of its Parts" On November 16-18, 2008, vision stewards, thought leaders and technologists united to set the collective vision, subject matter, strategy, criteria and policy making foundation for The Global Summit (TGS) 2010 and beyond. Proposed dates for TGS 2010 are Nov. 7-11 (including welcome receptions, 3 day conference, and Clos ...learn more
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Created: Nov 18, 2008
Updated: Nov 17, 2009
Membership: Open
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Intro to Natural Building
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Areas of Focus [Edit]
Permaculture | Sustainability Education | Rural Farming Communities | Natural Resource Conservation | Energy Efficiency and Conservation | Natural Capitalism | Environmental Education | Farm Ecosystem Management | Gender Equality | Business Firm and Organization Sustainability | Life Cycle Assessment | Energy Security and Sustainability | Squatter Communities | Sustainable Building | Ecological Economics | Environmental Accounting | EcoVillages | Environmental Toxicology | Infrastructure | Human Population Growth and Impacts | Poverty Alleviation | Recycling and Reuse | Restoration Ecology | Sustainable Communities | Sustainable Living | Appropriate Technology | Affordable Housing | Rural Development | Ecological Footprint | Climate Justice | Distributive and Economic Justice | Community Training | Consumption and Green Consumers | Green Roofs | Sustainable Materials
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Unparalleled three day instruction in straw, cob, wood and other
natural materials. Wattle and daub, fidobe, earthbags, earthships,
traditional Mexican styles, bamboo, slipclay, domes and arches, earthen
floors, earth plasters and alis, passive solar, foundations and
drainage, living roofs and thatch. Exceptional hands-on experience.
Participants will learn energy and resource conservation and the
economics of home construction. Instructors: Architect and builders
Howard Switzer, Katey Culver, Cliff Davis, Albert Bates, Greg Landua,
Wade Austin, and guests. $400 for 3 days, or $700 for couples, meals
and lodging included.
