Albuquerque, New Mexico
Michael Sims, Sims General Building
Michael Sims, Sims General Building
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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.
TEG "Tour" – June 27th - Taos, New Mexico
Our next TEG "Tour" takes us to Taos, NM on Saturday, June 27, 2026! We will be attending the Opening of Unearthing Futures/Desenterrando Futures at the Harwood Museum of Art. Please visit their website https://harwoodmuseum.org/
That day there will be an artist panel at 11:00 (tickets available on their website), an Opening Ceremony at 4:00-8:00 and an After Party from 8:00-10:00 (no charge).
We will be holding our TEG Board Meeting at 9:00 that morning and gathering for a no-host lunch at a local eatery. Let us know if you would like to attend either or both and we will send you details for time and location.
As well, we have an opportunity to visit Mateo & Laura Clark's adobe home under construction! Time and location will be announced, most likely early afternoon after lunch.
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 date will be posted soon. 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
For the latest schedule and Information please go to https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/adobe-construction/
Santa Fe Community College
Summer 2026
ADOB 1190 - Adobe Building Practicum
Dates: 06/01-07/25/2026
Format: Online + 40 hours of documented practicum field work
Instructor: Kurt Gardella
Fall 2026
ADOB 1111 - Adobe Construction Basics
Dates: 08/17-10/10/2026 (class meets in person Aug. 22, Aug. 23, Aug. 29 and Aug. 30, 2026)
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructors: Kurt Gardella & Issac Logsdon
ADOB 1112 - Adobe Wall Construction
Dates: 10/13-12/05/2026 (class meets in person Oct. 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, 2026)
Format: Blended (50% online + 50% field work)
Instructors: Kurt Gardella & Issac Logsdon
ADOB 1113 - Passive Solar Adobe Design
Dates: 10/13-12/05/2026
Format: Online
Instructor: Kurt Gardella
View the full Summer 2026 online schedule here: LINK
View the full Fall 2026 online schedule here: LINK
Full details the Adobe Construction Program at SFCC can be found at: LINK
Adobe in Action
Visit adobeinaction.org for the latest information on classes!
