Dome BUILD
Sierra Vista, AZ
Feb 5 - 12, 2025
DOME CAMP
Earthen Dome Workshop
The goal of this workshop is to complete a dome in the SuperAdobe construction style.
This type of building is one example of natural building we teach from the Mojave Center and is utilized in various parts of the world because of the affordability, easy construction technique, and overall strength of the structure. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in gaining a more in-depth understanding of SuperAdobe building techniques to create earthen homes.
Project
Casa Zata
+ Build a 10' Dome with two doorways, long hallway and 2 windows!
+ This dome will be another link in the large Casa Zata Dome complex.
+ A bathroom, shower, bedroom and kitchen dome will already be built,
Prep Days
Optional Feb 4th
Diggin Foundations
& Building Door Forms
Dome Curriculum
Feb 4th
Arrival & Travel Day!
Feb 5th
Introductions to Design
Center Compass
Foundations
Superadobe basics
Superadobe Design & Rules Lecture
Hands on Superadobe Building
Feb 6-11
Hands on Superadobe Building
Laying technique
Height compass navigation
Door & Window Forms
Material mixing
Soil-testing
Material sourcing
Arches
Drafting & Design
Feb 12th
Dome Cap!
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
6:00 - Evening Lecture
7:00 - Dinner
Logistics
Location:
Sierra Vista, AZ
-1.5 hours southeast of Tucson, AZ
The property is about a 10 minute drive on a dirt road from the main paved road.
2wd vehicles can make it to the property on the dirt roads.
Exact location sent after sign up!
Transportation:
Tucson, Arizona:
Flights must land before 4pm in Tucson the day before the workshop begins if you'd like to be picked up from the airport by a staff member.
Private Transport from airport to the property is $80 round trip
You can also get to Tucson with the Groome shuttle from the Phoenix Airport.
Please get dropped off before 4pm on in Tucson
Get dropped off at the university location Here
Book your flight Departure for the day after the workshop end after 11am
Food:
Bring your own food and meals!
You will have access to a camp kitchen with a fridge and stoves!
Bisbee is 20 mins away with great restaurants.
Sierra vista is 20 mins away with groceries and restaurants.
Build Site
Join us for an immersive workshop nestled in the serene landscapes of Southern Arizona. 1 hour southeast of Tucson, Arizona. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Sky Islands section of the Sonoran Desert, participants can expect to embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration.
The workshop site is a raw piece of land. The land will be the first expansion of the Mojave Center's second campus! This campus gets twice as much rain as our Mojave Campus as it will be another example of natural buildings in a different ecosystems.
Our workshop offers the unique opportunity to engage with nature firsthand, as we explore the rugged terrain, lush canyons, and vibrant flora and fauna that define this enchanting region.
Exact building location will be sent after rsvp
Air Bnb
Check Sierra Vista or Bisbee for near by rentals
The property is about a 10 minute drive on a dirt road from the main paved road. A 2wd vehicle can make it to the property on the dirt roads.
Camping at Build Site
Use the land as base camp. Plenty of land for camping. Will have access to composting toilet, camp shower and camp kitchen.
Tent Camping, RV & Vans Ok!
Lodging
Pricing
Dome Build
Feb 5 - 12, 2025
with optional prep work day!
$800
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Full payment required upon arrival
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Alumni enjoy 25% off
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Bring a friend & enjoy 15% off - (one friend only, discount goes to you!)
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Discounts for returning students & bring a friend discounts are by cash payments only
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Cancellation policy: if you need to cancel last minute we will refund 50% of the payment made
