Volunteer Architect at the Ecolibrium Project

Eco Caminhos; Freiburg; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 100’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An environmental organization in Brasil is seeking individuals with a background in architecture to assist in bioconstruction projects. This role involves hands-on work in construction, team collaboration, and a commitment of at least four days a week for a minimum of three months. You will work in a stunning environment, surrounded by nature, while contributing to sustainable development efforts.

Leistungen

Basic accommodation

Fresh organic meals

Practical training in bioconstruction

Qualifikationen

• Background or experience in architecture.
• Willingness to participate in hands-on construction work.
• Availability for at least four days a week for a minimum of 3 months.

Aufgaben

• Help develop plans and technical drawings for bioconstruction.
• Collaborate with builders and volunteers.
• Participate in hands-on activities in construction and agroforestry.

Kenntnisse

Architecture

Sustainable design

Team collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Eco Caminhos wants to become a role model in Brasil and beyond when it comes to sustainable and happy life style. We will live in harmony with nature, produce our own food, energy while the land grows in richness, productivity and aesthetic beauty. We will treat our own waste, generate our own electricity and share our knowledge with others. Our example should trigger others to step away from the consuming world and do the same. We follow the essences of permaculture, agroforestry and bio-construction.

About The Ecolibrium Project

Just imagine you, working on one of the most incredible bioconstruction projects in Latin America! The Ecolibrium Project is located at the Eco Caminhos permaculture farm in Nova Friburgo, RJ, and it's a 1200 m² multifunctional space that will house a permaculture school, a restaurant, accommodations, and common areas. The project's design is a partnership between architects from various countries, under the supervision and collaboration of the Eco Caminhos team. Now you can be part of this incredible story, which is a benchmark for environmental projects!

What You Will Do

• Create and design Help our lead architect develop plans and technical drawings for bioconstruction, using techniques like cob walls and green roofs.
• Work in a team Collaborate side-by-side with masons, builders, and our international team of volunteers and apprentices.
• Plan together Participate in relaxed meetings to align designs with permaculture principles.
• Get your hands dirty Dedicate 32 hours a week to hands-on activities in construction, agroforestry, and other farm projects.

What We're Looking For In You

• A background or experience in architecture, with a desire to explore bioconstruction and sustainable design.
• Willingness and motivation to participate in hands-on construction work.
• A collaborative spirit to work with builders and absorb traditional techniques in our welcoming rural environment.
• Availability of at least four days a week for a minimum of 3 months (longer stays are welcome). This will be 2 days of hands-on work and 2 days helping with the drawings.

What We Offer You

• Accommodation and meals Basic accommodation in shared rooms and fresh organic meals from our farm.
• A dream portfolio A unique chance to develop a sustainable architecture portfolio, contributing to the regeneration of Brazilian fauna and flora.
• Real learning Practical training in bioconstruction and permaculture in an internationally recognized organization.
• Atlantic Forest immersion An experience in a tropical mountain climate, surrounded by peaks, waterfalls, and trails in the lush Atlantic Forest.