About The Earthbuilders' Guild

TEG’s mission is to promote, preserve and expand the building methods of adobe, rammed earth, and compressed earth block construction. Our organization is dedicated to the betterment and advancement of earthen construction of homes and commercial buildings, including the preservation and restoration of existing buildings.

The commitment of people in this industry stretches across family traditions, community heritage, meaningful work, environmental concerns, and the joy of working with the earth. We want to ensure that we continue to make history through our building processes while improving them to create safe, comfortable, long-lasting structures.

Announcements

Next Board Meeting & Tour

Join us, Saturday, May 17, 2025! Our next Earthbuilders’ Guild’s tour will be in Mesilla, NM (Las Cruces area).

Pat Taylor will be our host. Details will be forthcoming. An email RSVP is required to attend. This tour is free to TEG members, but a pre-paid donation of $10 is requested of non-members (payment request will be sent via PayPal) Please email Pat Rutherford at theearthbuildersguild@gmail.com by May 12th to RSVP for this tour.

Come join us, connect with those interested in earthen construction!

Prior to the tour, the TEG Board will be meeting at 9:00 am. If you are interested in attending the board meeting, let us know and we will send you details. Attending by Zoom is an option.

Code Activities

The Earthbuilders' Guild - New Mexico Earthen Code Survey

Do you design, build or repair structures covered by New Mexico’s Earthen Building Materials Building Code? The Earthbuilders' Guild invites feedback from builders, contractors, and design professionals related to building regulation for earthen construction in New Mexico. Your responses will help The Earthbuilders' Guild inform discussions with regulators and prioritize Code Committee activities.

Link to survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5eAYtzWt2F82p5bjvyKgRUeZdkVCHZDxvoiv1L_vpdVP94w/viewform

TEG Certifications

The Next TEG Adobe Proficiency and Adobe Fundamentals Certification examinations will be held in the Fall of 2023. For questions please email us: theearthbuildersguild@gmail.com. For complete information about the Adobe Proficiency Certification click on "Get Involved" button above.

Adobe Proficiency Certification Application

form.jotform.com/72193233771355

Adobe Fundamentals Certificate Application

form.jotform.com/220612852894359

Classes

Santa Fe Community College

Spring 2025

ADOB 114 - Floor Design and Construction
Dates: 01/21 - 03/15/2025
Format: Online
Instructor: Kurt Gardella

ADOB 115 - Finish Practices
Dates: 03/17 - 05/17/2025 (class meets in person March 22 & 23 and April 12 & 13, 2025)
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructors: Kurt Gardella & Issac Logsdon

ADOB 116 - Roof Design and Construction
Dates: 01/21 - 03/15/2025
Format: Online
Instructor: Kurt Gardella

ADOB 118 - Preservation Practices
Dates: 03/17 - 05/17/2025 (class meets in person April 5 & 6 and May 3 & 4, 2025)
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructors: Kurt Gardella & Issac Logsdon

View the full Spring 2025 online schedule here: https://sfccssb.sfcc.edu/PROD/pw_pub_sched.p_listthislist?term_in=202430&subj_in=ADOB
Full details the Adobe Construction Program at SFCC can be found at: https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/adobe-construction/