In-person workshop · Season 2026–2027
Bioconstructionof earthen homes
Three-day in-person workshop to learn the ancestral technique of bahareque, from material analysis to finishes and maintenance.
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Build knowledge with your hands in the dirt.
Build earthen homes with the ancestral bahareque technique: explore foundations, structures, and roofs, then work with local materials to apply earth mixes, reliefs, and weather-resistant finishes on a real project.
Agenda
From foundation to practice.
- Bioconstruction and vernacular architecture
- Bioclimatic design and comfort
- Clay compatible foundations and structures
- Experimentation and analysis of materials
- Preparation of mixtures and application techniques
- Integration of recycled materials
- Reliefs, waterproof finishes and maintenance
Facilitators
Experience that is shared, community that is built.
Alan Rodríguez
BIDA Bioconstruction
Bioconstructor with more than 12 years of experience. He founded BIDA Bioconstrucción in 2020 and has developed more than 20 projects in Bahía de Banderas, integrating design, ecology, functionality and techniques learned in ecovillages in Colombia and Mexico.
Halina Nájera
Cultura Regenerativa
Manager of permaculture educational projects and founder of Cultura Regenerativa. Since 2015, he has been researching and designing practical, participatory and systemic thinking experiences to bring self-sufficiency and regeneration closer to everyday life.
Hosts
Ten years learning to regenerate in community.
Cultura Regenerativa is a biocultural education organization. Here you will find practical permaculture and eco-technology workshops that help you reduce pollution, reclaim sovereignty over water and food, and put knowledge at the service of the nature that sustains you.
Schedules
Three days to observe, understand and build.
Friday
- 09:00 · Reception of apprentices
- 10:00 · Welcome, tour and agreements
- 10:45 · Dry toilets workshop
- 11:00 · Theory of bioconstruction
- 12:00 · Practice: materials analysis
- 14:00 · Lunch and rest
- 15:30 · Introduction to Permaculture
- 16:00 · Practice: mixture preparation
- 18:30 · Presentation of the project
- 19:00 · Dinner
Saturday
- 09:00 · Breakfast
- 10:00 · Circle of needs and review
- 10:30 · Practice: applying earthen plaster
- 14:00 · Lunch and rest
- 16:00 · Practice: applying earthen plaster
- 18:30 · Regenerative actions from home
- 19:00 · Dinner
Sunday
- 09:00 · Breakfast
- 10:00 · Review and resolution of questions
- 10:30 · Earthen finishes and paints
- 13:00 · Rake operation
- 14:00 · Closing and delivery of certificates
- 16:00 · Optional recycling workshop
What to bring?
Come prepared to get dirty, sleep nearby, and learn.
- →Tent; There are tents for rent for $450 for the entire workshop.
- →Thermos, cup or glass, flat plate and deep plate
- →Blanket or sleeping bag
- →Towel and personal hygiene products
- →Sun protection and clothes to get very dirty
- →Notebook to take notes
- →Products or services to exchange, if you wish
What does it include?
A complete experience.
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, coffee and snacks
- 3 days and 2 nights of camping with showers and composting toilets
- 18 hours of theory and accompanied practice
- Dry toilet workshop and introduction to Permaculture
- Observation walk along the river
- Proof of participation
- Bioconstruction practice in a real case
Special opportunities
More ways to join the workshop.
Composting community
Special rate for dry-toilet users
$3,900 MXNJoin the workshop for MXN $3,900 after sharing evidence that you use a dry toilet.
- Photos of your dry toilet
- Videos showing how it is used
- A short account of your experience
Halina will review the material and, if approved, send you the discount code personally via WhatsApp.
Message us on WhatsAppPhotography and media
Propose a creative exchange
If you provide photography, video, or editorial coverage, tell us what material you can contribute to the workshop.
Each collaboration is subject to review; the scope of the exchange is agreed individually.
Message us on WhatsAppYour stay
Where to stay.
Camping at Cultura Regenerativa
Three days and two nights of camping are included, with showers and composting toilets.
Optional tent rental for MXN $450 for the full workshop.
Casa Iteri · Lo de Marcos
Nearby accommodation that you can book directly with Casa Iteri.
View accommodationCasa Tatei · San Pancho
Nearby accommodation that you can book directly with Casa Tatei.
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