2008 TRAINING COURSES
ON EARTH ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION

The Auroville Earth Institute has been training people from all over the world since 1990. So far, more than 5000 people from 52 different countries have been trained during short term or long term course.

The various courses held in Auroville aim to introduce and promote the technology of stabilised earth to architects, engineers, entrepreneurs and students. They will use the AURAM equipment for earth construction and all the technologies developed by the Auroville Earth Institute.

The courses held by the Auroville Earth Institute are conducted in the framework of the UNESCO Chair Earthen Architecture “Constructive Cultures and Sustainable Development” and BASIN South Asia “Regional Knowledge Platform”.

ELIGIBILITY

The training courses are usually restricted to 30 people and a written confirmation should be obtained before sending persons to attend the training courses. The lectures are held in English. Note that the courses are very intensive and that any lecture missed will be detrimental to the trainee. Ideally, CSEB courses should comprise an architect or an engineer with a supervisor or a technician and a master mason or a student, so that the widest spectrum of teachings can be followed

FEES FOR ONE WEEK

The fees include the training expenses for one week only, manuals, documentation, all materials and, the boarding and lodging. They are related to the documents given, level of understanding and teaching given. The boarding & lodging is in dormitories, in the Auroville Earth Institute premises, for 20 men and 10 women. Please contact the Auroville Earth Institute earthinstitute@auroville.org.in for the rates and terms, and mention from which country you belong to.

SCHEDULED COURSES for 2008

NOTES:

•  CSEB = Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks – AVD = Arches, Vaults and Domes

•  Trainings are scheduled as a package on two weeks. But people can attend only one week of their choice.

•  The courses comprise theory and practice. The theoretical courses consist of lectures and the practical sessions are “hands on courses”. Trainees have to work by themselves if they want to learn and they should bring working clothes for the practical sessions.

•  Concerning the courses content, please visit

http://www.earth-auroville.com/index.php?nav=menu&pg=training&id1=8

•  Some outcome with photos of previous trainings and appreciations of students can be seen at:

•  http://www.earth-auroville.com/index.php?nav=menu&pg=training&id1=10

•  http://www.earth-auroville.com/index.php?nav=menu&pg=training&id1=11

•  A certificate will be issued at the end of every week

•  Trainees are advised to rent two wheelers (bicycle, moped or motorbike) so as to move around after the sessions.

•  Extra training courses can be organised upon request on the following fields:

CSEB (production and masonry), AVD, rammed earth foundations or walls, and disaster resistant buildings.

A minimum of twelve trainees per course is required. Please contact us for the schedule and details.

All training courses are starting on Monday, at 9 a.m. sharp! Please, be in time!

Intensive courses on CSEB (Compressed Stabilised Earth Block)

•  The first week deals with the production of blocks and is theoretical and practical: trainees learn the basics of soil identification and stabilisation, etc. and all steps for the block production and quality control.

•  The second week deals with masonry with CSEB and various stabilised earth techniques developed by the Auroville Earth Institute: stabilised rammed earth foundations and walls, composite techniques, arches, etc.

Intensive courses on AVD ( Arches, Vaults and Domes)

•  The first week is theoretical: trainees learn the basics of AVD and how to study the stability of arches, vaults and domes.

•  The second week is practical: trainees learn how to build various types of arches, vaults and domes.

The Auroville Earth Institute has been conducting these kinds of training programmes since many years. These courses are opened to all kinds of skills and people: laypeople, students, masons, technicians, architects or engineers. Please contact the Auroville Earth Institute for further information.

For further details, please contact:
the Auroville Earth Institute,
email:  earth-institute@auroville.org.in 

Website: http://www.earth-auroville.com

Auroshilpam, Auroville 605 101, TN INDIA
Tel: +91 (0) – 413-262 3064 / 262 3330
Fax: +91 (0) 413 – 262 2886