Thannal Natural Building Online Course Content (Back Home Series) Index

PART 1-4: COMPLETE COMPANION OF NATURAL BUILDING

This course package comprises of all the aspects of Natural Building from Part 1 to Part 4 along with many other bonus. For any person to build a natural home or to pursue as a career this is your friend.
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Part 1: Essential Materials of Natural Building

Duration: 5hr 35minutes

This particular part contains six chapters starting with An Introduction to Natural Building. In the following chapters, learn in detail about
1.1 - Introduction to Natural Building | Duration: 35 min
1.2 - Mud | Duration: 1 hour 15min
1.3 - Bamboo | Duration: 1 hour
1.4 - Lime | Duration: 1 hour
1.5 - Surkhi | Duration: 1 hour
1.6 - Admixtures | Duration: 1 hour

This part is for in-depth learning about natural building materials. The tutorial videos familiarise the learner with different natural building material aspects.

Part 2: Natural Roofing Techniques Package

Duration: 8hr 45minutes

Is it possible to have a roof without concrete? How can natural building materials be used for flat roofs and open terraces?Join the revolution of eco-friendly roofing and discover the secrets of constructing durable, long-lasting and sustainable roofing systems like
2.1 - Introduction to the Art of Roofing | Duration: 30 minutes
2.2 - Flat Earth Roof | Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
2.3 - Madras Terrace Roof | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
2.4 - Limecrete Roof | Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
2.5 - Khiru Roof from Rajasthan | Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
2.6 - Adobe Roof | Duration: 1 hour
2.7 - Country Tile/Pot Tile Slope Roof | Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
2.8 - Sandwich Roof and Terracotta Tile Slope Roof | Duration: 1 hour
Master the Art of Building Sustainable Roofing Solutions Without Concrete with Our Collection of Online Courses Package in Natural Building Roofing Techniques.

Part 3: Natural Wall Systems & Foundations Package

Duration: 5 hours

This segment provides a deep dive into foundational elements, empowering you to start your building journey from scratch. These are essential insights for anyone aspiring to build a home.In this package, you'll explore

3.1 - Foundation, Plinth, and Plinth Beam | Duration: 1 hour 13 min

3.2 - Introduction to Wall Systems | Duration: 23 min

3.3 - Different Methods of Making Mud Walls | Duration: 3 hour 44 min

Discover techniques using only mud, as well as stabilized mud with lime, and waterproofing with pozzolanic materials.

Highlights of this course

Different foundations without cement
Types of Plinth and plinth beam using limecrete
Wall system using mud such as Cob, Adobe, Wattle and Daub, CSEB, Earthbag, also using stone, Brick, etc..
Types of Masonry and bond, such as RR Masonry, Dry rubble masonry, English and Flemish bond, Rat Trap bond and its advantages
Different types of mortars, such as mud mortar, mud and lime mortar, lime sand mortar, lime pozzolanic mortar, etc
Fixing openings like doors and windows
Learn to do sculptures and various elements like niches, air ducts, etc

This course equips you to create solid foundations, sturdy walls, and structures that complement your chosen roofing methods.

Part 4: Natural Finishes - Plasters and Flooring

Duration: 5 hours 30min

Join our online course, "Art of Natural Plastering," to learn the traditional and sustainable methods of plastering. This comprehensive course covers everything from basic
4.1 - Introduction to Natural Finishes | Duration: 38 min
4.2 - Thannal's Natural Plasters and Layers | Duration: 2 hour 20 min
4.3 - Lime washes and Clay paints/plasters | Duration: 40 min
4.4 - Cowdung, Mud Plasters | Duration: 1 hour 20 min
4.5 - Mud and Lime Plasters | Duration: 1 hour 20 min
4.6 - Traditional Pozzolanic Lime Heritage Plaster | Duration: 2 hours
4.7 - Natural Color Mural Art with Ari Glass | Duration: 26min
Enroll this course with the practical skills and knowledge to become a plastering expert and apply these techniques in sustainable building practices.

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