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🔥 Mike is at it again! 🔥This year’s Natural Building Workshops are back and better than ever in beautiful Uniondale, Wes...
08/09/2026

🔥 Mike is at it again! 🔥
This year’s Natural Building Workshops are back and better than ever in beautiful Uniondale, Western Cape!
Come spend a day (or the full week) learning how to build your own natural earth house, garden bench or classic cob oven using real hands-on techniques:
🌿 Cob

🧱 Adobe

🌾 Strawbale

🪵 Wattle & Daub

🌍 Light Earth, Pallet Cob & Stone & Mesh
2026 Dates:

📅 25–30 September

📅 16–21 October

📅 13–18 November
Whether you’re a complete beginner or already dreaming of your own eco-home, this is the perfect place to get your hands dirty and learn from the best.
👉 Single day from only R950

👉 Full 6-day course available

👉 Couples & families welcome (discounts apply)
Come for the day… or stay for the full experience. Nature is calling! 🍃
📲 WhatsApp Mike on 082 882 8688

📧 or email [email protected] for more info & accommodation
Tag someone who needs to build their dream house the natural way! 👇

Why More People Are Choosing Ferro-Cement HomesAround the world, more people are taking control of their future by build...
26/07/2026

Why More People Are Choosing Ferro-Cement Homes
Around the world, more people are taking control of their future by building their own homes. One construction method that has grown rapidly in popularity is ferro-cement.
Ferro-cement is widely used in countries such as the Philippines and many other parts of Asia, Africa, and South America because it is strong, affordable, and can be built using simple tools and locally available materials. It consists of layers of steel mesh covered with a rich cement mortar, creating a surprisingly strong and durable structure.
This building technique is ideal for homes, water tanks, domes, roofs, and many other structures. It is also well suited to areas that experience strong winds and earthquakes because of its strength-to-weight ratio.
For many families, ferro-cement offers a chance to build a quality home without the enormous costs of conventional construction. With the right training and planning, ordinary people can learn the skills needed to build their own dream home.
As housing costs continue to rise, it's no surprise that ferro-cement is becoming a popular choice for owner-builders around the world.
Would you consider building your own ferro-cement home? Let us know in the comments!

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