Bioconstruction is based on the principle that it is possible to build with a very low environmental impact. To promote this concept and present practical techniques, the Ministry of the Environment is offering a free online guidebook for training and information on the subject and its methodologies.
Although created for a course within the Support Program for Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability in Tourism (Proecotur), the material is highly useful for anyone wishing to better understand bioconstruction and learn the details of different sustainable and environmentally friendly techniques.
One of the guidebook's goals is to provide options for communities to gain autonomy and meet their needs through traditional techniques, without relying on outside groups. To this end, the first step is to think outside the box, viewing all materials—whether natural or waste—as potential raw materials.
Using local materials such as earth, stone, straw, and wood is another highlight of the guide. With this paradigm shift, the program moves to the second stage: observing climate conditions so that natural elements, such as the sun and wind, can be used as allies in the construction process.
The presentation of various traditional and efficient construction techniques forms the third block of instructions. Superadobe, adobe, cob, wattle and daub, and rammed earth are just some of the methodologies presented with details and practical examples. The necessary considerations for water supply and sanitation are also detailed in the material.
The booklet is recommended for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of bioconstruction, as well as those wishing to start a sustainable build but not knowing where to begin. In addition to having a lower environmental impact, this type of construction is much more cost-effective than traditional methods.
Click here to download the guidebook.
This article was written by CicloVivo. The translation is powered by AI.
