natural building
east
On the Shores of Change
Housing Security, Disaster PReparedness, and a Low Carbon Future
CONFERENCE & WORKSHOPS
May 9 - 11, 2025
DESIGN / BUILD
MATERIALS
COLLABORATIONS
Join us at The Deanery Project for our second landmark ecological design forum from May 9-11, 2025. This event brings together designers, builders, planners, researchers, students, and homeowners to explore sustainable design and to network in an inclusive community of practice.
Highlights
Conference theme:
ON THE SHORES OF CHANGE
Participants in Natural Building EAST will explore innovative and sustainable construction materials, energy systems and community design opportunities that can change how we address our housing, climate, and ecological needs now and in future.
Housing Security
Natural building systems can help address sustainable, low-cost housing solutions using local materials and accessible building methods to foster resilient communities.
Disaster Preparedness
Natural building techniques harness local, climate-responsive materials to create structures that withstand extreme weather and support community resilience.
Low Carbon Materials
Natural building prioritizes renewable materials and energy-efficient designs that actively reduce emissions and sequester carbon to mitigate their effects in contributing to climate change
The inaugural Natural Building EAST Colloquium was held in 2019 and featured keynote speakers including Mark Lakeman (Communitecture and City Repair Project) and Chris Magwood (Endeavour Sustainable Building Centre).
2025 Presenters
This year's presenters will be announced soon.
Presenters: Call for Proposals
Natural Building EAST invites designers, builders, educators, researchers, and practitioners to submit proposals for Natural Building EAST 2025. The weekend gathering is dedicated to advancing sustainable, resilient, and regenerative building practices. We are looking for engaging inter-disciplinary presentations, workshops, panel discussions and displays that can inspire action and deepen knowledge in low carbon, low-impact sustainable building methods and materials.
Event Details
Dates: May 9 - 11 2025
Location: 751 West Ship Harbour Road, Lower Ship Harbour
Themes: Housing Security, Disaster Preparedness, and a Low Carbon Future
Proposal Topics
We encourage submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
Submission Guidelines
- Proposal Title: Clear and concise title.
- Presentation Format: Lecture, workshop, demonstration, panel, display,or other.
- Presenter Information: Name, contact info, bio (100 words max), and relevant experience.
- Abstract (250 words max): A summary of your session, including key takeaways.
- Session Length: Typical sessions are 60-90 minutes, but alternative formats are welcome.
- Technical & Space Needs: Outline any required materials, space, or AV equipment.
- Deadline for Submissions: March 25th, 2025
- If you have questions or would like initial feedback on your idea(s) before submission, email us at thedeaneryproject@gmail.com or you can reach us by phone at 902-845-1888.
Ready to apply?
SPonsorship opportunities
You are invited to support this milestone event as a Partner, Champion or Supporter.
Sponsors receive substantial promotional benefits, but most importantly sponsor support makes possible this important gathering of more than 100 forward-thinking designers, builders, homeowners, students, researchers & developers. These are change-makers committed to learning and sharing knowledge about how we can reduce our carbon footprint and create collaborative innovative solutions that use local, natural, and low-cost materials in this time of climate emergency.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT
Please be in touch with us if you’d like to discuss different sponsorship opportunities! All contributions and donations appreciated!!
Accommodation options
Stay at The Deanery Project or nearby. Details coming soon.