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Building, Training and Consultancy in Earth Building Technologies

Professional services we offer clients:

  • Practical assistance with all aspects of design and construction of new earth buildings as well as maintenance, repair and restoration of earth buildings.
  • Written reports and advice.
  • Feasibility studies for establishing earth building techniques that are appropriate, efficient and viable in Australia or overseas.
  • Advice on selection of soils, appropriate earth building technique and equipment.
  • Hands on practical training in Earth Building techniques for individuals and self-help community groups.
  • Workshops and training programs tailored to client and recipient needs.
  • Assistance with Earth Building in projects from cob pizza ovens to village scale developments using EB techniques such as mud bricks (adobe), super adobe and cob.
  • Management and supervision of earth building projects.
  • Contract and subcontract building based in South Coast NSW, Australia. T/A Peter Hickson, Builder, NSW Lic. 205900C specialising in handcrafted earth and timber homes.
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Consulting

As an experienced builder, designer, and trainer specializing in earth building since 1982, I offer comprehensive consultation, design, and project management services.

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Training

We can visit your site, analyze the available earth materials, and work with you to determine the most suitable and sustainable building techniques, including any necessary modifications.

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Building

Investing in our practical advice will save you a fortune by helping you find the best solutions, improve your approach, and avoid costly mistakes for new builds, additions, renovations, and maintenance of existing earth buildings.

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Get In Touch Today

We are both passionate and experienced in earth building. You may have problems and questions related to earth building and we most likely have the solutions and the answers, so please feel free to contact us to see how we can help you. We have worked and/or consulted interstate within Australia and overseas.