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History
and what we do-
Twenty-three years ago, Southwest Solaradobe (SWSA) classes
in Adobe began. The first was held in Peralta, New Mexico in
1978. Since that time, SWSA has conducted classes around the
Southwest and beyond. While classes in 2002 are held in three
locations- San Antonio, Texas- Albuquerque, New Mexico- and
Tucson, Arizona, we have delivered know-how to interested students
at diverse locales in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico
and Texas. SWSA has also supported USAID with adobe building
programs in rural areas of Honduras, and delivered Earthbuilding
presentations at the University of Costa Rica in San José.
SWSA has helped in developing Earthbuilding codes to protect
the Industry and the right of contractors and owner-builders
to permit and build. We are members of ASTM and work on adoption
of new Building Codes. SWSA also publishes Adobe Builder, a
magazine about Earthbuilding.
Concentrated
classes, led by knowledgeable Earthbuilder/instructors,
are necessary to remove misconceptions
and clarify the building process.
All classes are designed to be
easily understood, requiring no
extra preparation beyond your best
attention, a good note pad and
if possible, a camera. All offer
hands-on periods, where every student
is expected to mix mud, lay adobes,
or ram walls.
Who
attends-
SWSA weekend sessions appeal to a variety of people. Many
are motivated by interests in
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