Events
Energy Positive Habitats
Auroville Green Practices
Hands-on-Workshop
30 August to 1 September, 2011
at Auroville (near Pondicherry
- How can we design spaces and use new building technologies that reduce energy consumption? We invited architects, consultants, project developers, policy makers, urban planners and engineers who have an interest to plan, design and build habitats, that are energy positive and promote changes in the lifestyles of its residents.This is a limited capacity, highly interactive event that requires active participation of all attendees. Many Auroville experts will also join the workshops to stimulate discussion about experiences at Auroville. Benefits • Learn about cutting edge approaches through experienced speakers More details at :
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Student Practicum
Custom Programmes for Architecture Students Auroville Green Practices Student Practicum is a comprehensive learning programme for architecture students with a focus on integrated sustainable solutions for human habitats. Participants will get a rich and diverse exposure to various design approaches from all over the world. Our customized programmes are designed for all those who want to experience a dynamic mixture of theoretical, field and hands on exposure to sustainable building and construction techniques as well as sustainable living practices.
We offer workshops, site visits and presentations according to learning objectives, group size, duration of programme and budget. A typical practicum will have a duration of 5 days. The participation fees per head depends on the final group size and progamme, and will be between Rs. 13,000 to Rs. 15,000 ( USD 270 - 300) A participation certificate will be issued at the end of the workshop.
- Hands on learning along with theory
Programmes will be designed and priced according to duration and learning objectives of the student group. We recommend a 5 day programme, which will include: boarding and lodging, transport within Auroville, workshops, site visits and presentations. A detailed programme brochure can be downloaded here:
Contact Details Martin Schefler
Auroville Green Practices, Student Practicum SaraCon Campus, Kottakarai Plaza, Irumbai Post, Auroville 605111, Tamil Nadu Tel: + 0413 2622571 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.green.aurovilleportal.org
About Auroville Auroville, a growing international township near Puducherry on the Coromandel Coast in India, is an inspiring model for sustainable development. Over the years, Auroville has won international acclaim for its efforts in social and environmental sustainability. Auroville’s ongoing applied research in environmentally sound practices and its geographical compactness make it a perfect learning environment for out of the box innovations.
 OnePlanet OnePlanet
13-15 April 2012 at Auroville Packaged exclusively for those who love our beautiful Planet. Participants will learn about ecology, food systems and sustainablefood growing. A walk in the canyons at sunset followed by a picnic and camping by the canyons will ensure that this retreat is an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the morning sunrise by the beach along with awareness activities set in nature.
Set in a green-forested area close to the sea, Auroville provides a perfect ambience with its rustic setting, and a creative international community. Participants can stay in simple guest houses or in luxurious cottages, and cycle to different locations accompanied by our program coordinators.
SCHEDULE Friday, 13 April Saturday, 14 April Sunday, 15 April
06:00 - 07:00 Rising Sun
07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast at Bakery
09:00 – 11:00 Think Ecological II
11:15 – 12:45 Connecting Body & Nature
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:30 – 16:30 Growing Wholesome Food II
16:45 – 17:30 Reflections over tea
REGISTRATION The cost for the retreat is Rs. 6,500 per person inclusive of breakfast, lunch, dinner, bicycle hire, materials and facilitation for all activities, and all taxes. Accommodation costs are not included. All meals are vegetarian. Alcohol is not permitted in Auroville guest houses. Registration will be confirmed after receipt of the payment. We cannot refund your payment if you cannot attend for any reason, but you can transfer your registration to another person in writing before 6th April 2011. Registration will be closed once the limited capacity of 20 participants is filled. If a facilitator is unavailable, then we will substitute the relevant activity with a similar one. In case of cancellation of the program from our side, fees will be refunded within 10 days.Payment can be made by online account transfer, Demand Draft or Cheque drawn in favor of Auroville Consulting, payable at State Bank of India, Auroville branch. To pay by cheque/demand draft, please courier your payment along with contact details to: Auroville Retreat, Saracon Building, Kottakarai, Irrumbai Post, Auroville, Tamil Nadu - 605101, India. LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION: FRIDAY 6th APRIL 2012 CONTACT Vikram or Martin
+91 984 394 8288 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.aurovilleretreat.org  Auroville Retreat offers a series of programs designed to nuture body, mind & soul and to maintain a work-life balance. Experienced facilitators introduce participants in activities that will unleash the tranformative potential dormant in all of us. When practised regularly, these can help reduce stress, keep the body healthy, transform oneself, strengthen relationships and maintain a positive attitude to life.
Earthen Architecture: Training Courses in India The Auroville Earth Institute in Auroville, India, is organizing training courses open to all engineers, architects, technicians, masons and students wishing to learn how to produce and build with Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) and other earth techniques. Specialized training courses in the analysis and construction of arches, vaults and domes (AVD) are also regularly offered.In 2012 we are starting a new training course focused on designing with CSEB that will cover a general overview of earthen architecture with guidelines, detailing, structural principles and cost estimation of CSEB buildings.
We will also organize two special hands-on workshops on ferrocement. It can be used to form thin, compound curved sheets to make shell roofs, shutters, gutters, water tanks etc.
Dates of upcoming training courses:
6th to 11th CSEB Production
13th to 18th CSEB Masonry
20th to 25th Ferrocement
2nd to 7th CSEB Production
9th to 14th CSEB Masonry
4th to 9th Ferrocement
11th to 16th AVD Theory
18th to 23rd AVD Masonry
2nd to 7th Designing with CSEB
9th to 14th One week intensive course on production and use of CSEB
16th to 21st One week intensive course on AVD
23rd to 28th One week intensive course on production and use of CSEB
3rd to 8th CSEB Production
10th to 15th CSEB Masonry
17th to 22nd AVD Theory
24th to 29th AVD Masonry
10th to 15th AVD Theory
17th to 22nd AVD Masonry
Production of Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks
One week program (6 days course from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
- Video and slide show on earth architecture in the world
- Building with earth in Auroville and particular earth techniques (Slide show) - Sustainability and environmental friendliness and management of resources (Slide show) - Basic data on CSEB – Raw material - Soil identification (field tests) and improvement principles - Soil stabilization principles and calculation - Block yard organisation – Quality control principles - Cost analysis & economic feasibility study - Production of compressed stabilised earth blocks (plain, interlocking and special) * Eligibility: architects or engineers, technicians or supervisors, masons or students
Minimum 15 people – Maximum 30 people
Masonry with Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks
One week program (6 days course from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
- Particular earth techniques (Slide show)
- Soil identification – Tests for mortar – Mortar quality - Bonds and design guidelines for CSEB - Building a basement, a plinth beam with U blocks and casting the plinth beam - Building interlocking walls - Building composite columns, lintels and beams with U blocks - Introduction to stabilised rammed earth foundations - Introduction to stabilised rammed earth walls - Introduction for building arches, vaults and domes (Slide show and practical exercises) * Eligibility: architects or engineers, technicians or supervisors, masons or students
Minimum 15 people – Maximum 30 people
Theory of Arches, Vaults and Domes (AVD)
One week program (6 days course from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM)
- Introduction, terminology, typology, diversity of AVD (Slide show)
- Various details about AVD and basic structural principles, - Stability study with the catenary method - Stability study with the funicular method - Stability study with the optimisation method - Stability study of basic shapes - 8 case studies with slide shows - Designing AVD with the optimisation method *Eligibility: architects or engineers, technicians, students
Minimum 15 people – Maximum 30 people
Building Arches, Vaults and Domes (AVD)
One week program (6 days course from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM)
- Principles for building AVD (Slide show) – Mortar quality
- Building various typical arches of various span with centring (Bucket, Catenary, Corbelled, Pointed, Segmental, Semicircular) - Building various typical vaults without centring (catenary, segmental, semicircular) - Building various typical domes of 1.5 m span without centring (conical, cloister dome, on squinches, hemispherical, pointed, segmental) - Visit of building site with AVD construction *Eligibility: architects or engineers, technicians or supervisors, masons or students
Minimum 15 people – Maximum 30 people
For more information please visit our website www.earth-auroville.com and email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Bamboo Workshops
Auroville Bamboo Research Centre
Auroville Bamboo Research Centre was established in February 2007, with the aim to merge Indian traditional craft with contemporary design. It is focused on production and marketing of Bamboo craft for income generation and building stronger communities for sustainable living. Its objective is to transfer technology, knowledge and skills through Training and workshop for the environmental conservation. Training programs are conducted, upon request to students of Schools of Architecture or engineqering, Government and NGO’s, etc. There is a regular demand for the bamboo based training programs, especially from Schools of Architecture. Special courses can be scheduled upon request.
Bamboo Construction Bamboo Furniture
3 days Program with 4 sessions daily from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM School children exposure program
1 or 2 days Program with 4 sessions daily from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM A comprehensive set of modules has been designed for each of these aspects of bamboo training. The structure of the trainees’ program will be in full day units, covering theory and practice. The program will consist of learning inputs: theory, instruction, demonstration, and practical work. For further information about bamboo workshops and courses please contact the Centre in advance either via email or telephone.
Contact:
The Auroville Bamboo Research Centre,
Kottakarai, Auroville (PO) Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605 111 Phone: (+91) 0413 262306
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