Construction Arts
Learn how to build an entire small house from start to finish in just 10 weeks, including material choice and sourcing, various construction techniques, build management systems, and, importantly, sustainability measurement. In this program you will gain confidence in your ability to create the most fundamental element of civilization – the home.
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Become a Confident Builder
The Construction Arts Program builds a culture of confident builders and makers in the Kalu Yala community and send participants back out into the world with the ability to know they can help to create it. You will read construction drawings, learn materials procurement and management, gain serious skills in carpentry and masonry, along with the basics of plumbing and electrical systems, as well as learn to create and modify designs to make them more beautiful and functional.
In this program, you will learn:
– Post & beam and carpentry
– Structural masonry using adobe bricks and mortars
– Electrical and plumbing basics
– Read construction drawings
– Improve your design abilities
Whether you have worked in the construction industry or barely picked up a hammer, Construction Arts will give you new skills and take the ones you already have to the next level.
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As of Summer 2014, our alum represent over 45 states, 16 countries and 160 universities throughout the world. Click below to see the full list of universities.
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This list is just our take on what we’ve found to be useful. If it doesn’t say “Mandatory” - it’s not!
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Learn more about Parent Appreciation Weekend each semester and our annual Unversity Appreciation Weekend that takes palce by clicking below.
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We accept applications on a rolling basis, but for any applications received after the early application deadline, there will be a $50 expediting fee.
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Starting in January 2016, read about the work and experiences of students at the institute.