
location: Perugia, Italy
type: hands-on formation
date: July & September 2025
key materials: straw bales & clay plasters
During this practical training, participants learned techniques for building walls using wood, straw bales, and raw earth plasters. The workshop provided hands-on knowledge of working with natural fibers derived from agricultural by-products. It focused on key aspects such as understanding the health benefits of building with natural materials, accurately estimating time and costs, and managing construction site logistics, while also facilitating the exchange of expertise among participants.
Julie Moraca in collaboration with Sara Lucietto & Sanni Mezzasoma from TerraePaglia s.n.c.
photography: Julie Moraca