Category: Natural Building
Under the leadership of Executive Director Kim Thompson, the Deanery Project is a provincial leader for natural building methods, such as straw bale housing, sod roofs, hempcrete, and other natural finishes like earth plasters and milk-based paints. These construction methods significantly reduce or even eliminate many toxic construction materials. The reliance on locally sourced materials reduces transportation costs and associated CO2 production.
WE LOVE our VOLUNTEERS!
volunteers Colin & @keanuromance have been working diligently to build a compost toilet for ‘The Tiny’. We are always so thankful for people like this ? photo by: @_mckensea
Introduction to Natural Building – hands on at the Deanery!
An Introduction to Natural Building Weekend!We are excited to, at long last, be able to again host in-person natural building workshops at the Deanery.Saturday, June 25th, 9 am – 6pmSunday, June 26th 9 am...
Sky Pillar – Come & Check it Out!
Over the last two years, Sky Pillar, has emerged as a unique art and science collaboration, between Dalhousie School of Architecture, members of the Royal Astronomical Society and the Deanery. It has come together...
Introduction to Natural Building
Registration link here. Register online HERE. This live-streamed, participatory series looks at a wide range of systems and materials used in natural buildings, and is grounded in permaculture design principals. Participants will receive an...
Introduction to Natural Building Design: Online Series
November 15th, 22nd & 29th. 7:00-9:00 pm ADT Online with ZOOM. Lead instructor: Charles Williams COST: $90 HST included Registration link here. This live-streamed, participatory series looks at a wide range of systems and...
Permaculture Design Certificate_ On Line
July 13- Oct 26, 2021 Due to COVID the Deanery is not able to offer an on-site Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) at this time. However we are excited to again affiliate with EAT (Earth Activist...
Chris Magwood on Carbon Storage – Natural Building EAST conference
Chris Magwood’s research and clear (simple!) path forward to drastically reduce carbon emissions and sequester carbon is a game changer. Please take a few minutes to read all of Richard Bell’s recent article below,...
Natural Building Weekend
Would you like to learn more about alternative, sustainable building? Are you still excited and inspired after participating in our recent Natural Building EAST conference? Do you have an interest in building your own...
Building, Naturally
This post was submitted by Kimberly Olson, a participant and volunteer at Natural Building EAST. As a resident of the area, she is a long-time supporter of the Deanery Project and its environmental stewardship...
