The summer school provides practical knowledge in the use of sustainable building materials such as earth and plant fibres. Every two years, 100 participants and experts from all over the world come together in Austria to work and learn together.
“I hope that after this workshop, many of us will continue sharing our knowledge and collectively we will soon realize projects which could be an answer to many of the challenges of the present time.”
participant, Greece
We want to promote earth and natural fibres as excellent materials for sustainable architecture.
Earthen and plant architecture has not only a long tradition in human settlement, but it also offers many advantages for contemporary architecture. basehabitat wants to foster the consideration of socio-cultural, economical and ecological aspects in the architectural design and construction.
Exchange of knowledte and experience in the field of earth and plant fibre architecture.
“Surely the summer school will have a great impact on my future life. New friends and experiences will lead to some future ideas for humanitarian architecture in developing countries and local work.”
participant, India
