Summer School 2025 | BASEhabitat

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Time Schedule 2025

Programme

Hands-on experiences with regenerative materials is at the focus of these two intensive weeks, which are complemented by theoretical inputs and discussions. There is a unique opportunity to network internationally with like-minded people and experts.

Our goal is to bring regenerative materials back into architecture - for a sustainable future of building.

Workshops

on different construction techniques

Participants choose 2 of 4 workshops where they work in small groups of 20-25 people.

The workshops involve an intensive exploration of the possibilities of the material and testing it with your own hands (and feet). Inputs and experiments will range from simple construction methods to larger scale application in contemporary architecture.

There will be opportunities for exchange between the different workshops, for feedback and discussion.

Photo: Joana Varela

workshops + trainers 2025

adobe + earth blocks
Franco Noriega, Margot Lacombe (amàco)

rammed earth
Dominik Abbrederis, Max Weidacher

earth + fibres
Becky Little, Francois Streiff

STRAW + REED
Angelo Ferrara + Christian Ditlefsen

» Details about workshops+trainers 2025

Material Science

understanding earth + plant fibres as building materials

The summer school starts with a whole day on material science. Experienced teams will introduce the materials earth and plant fibres and their special characteristics through inputs, experiments and practical exercises, including examples of traditional and contemporary architecture.

Theory Day

regenerative materials in contemporary architecture

Pioneers who have developed new, unconventional materials for circular architecture will be invited to discuss their work. What does it take for these materials to find their way into architecture on a broad scale?

Peer Lectures + Expert Talks

cooperation is essential in architecture for change

Networking is an important part of our summer school. Peer lectures give participants the chance to present their projects and discuss them with the group. Guests like Anna Heringer and Martin Rauch are going to give some inspiring lectures and share their experience and visions.

Photo: Stefanie Hueber

Partners, Sponsors & Supporters

partners

FH Salzburg - Campus Kuchl, amàco, rebearth, UNESCO Chair earthen architecture, University of Arts Linz

sponsors and supporters

Schachinger Logistik, Mafell AG, Levita Lehm, LehmTonErde Baukunst

Objectives

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 knowledge and experience in the field of earth and plant fibre architecture.

Photo: Stefanie Hueber

Photo: FH Salzburg

Location

explore the region

The Summer School will take place at the Wissenscampus in Kuchl in Salzburg, Austria. Due to its long tradition of timber construction, Kuchl is also known locally as the "Timber Town". Timber is still a very important factor in the local economy, with a large number of craftsmen and wood processing companies in the area.

The Wissenscampus Kuchl, a conglomerate of different educational institutions for timber construction and marketing organisations of the Austrian timber industry. An inspiring network of know-how and innovation. We are preparing the summer school in close cooperation with the Holztechnikum and the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Campus Kuchl. The Department of Design and Green Engineering at the Campus Kuchl is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

Kuchl is located in the Salzach Valley, in the heart of the Alps. It is close to the city of Salzburg and is easily accessible by train. The region offers many sporting and leisure activities as well as cultural attractions.