Skye Ruozzi
Architect weaving ecology, craft, and code into regenerative spaces.
Bioconstruction Workshops
Learn to Build with Earth + Fiber
Hands-on training in regenerative building techniques for your team, organization, or community.
A program of Earth Rise Collective
What We Teach
Hands-On Natural Building
Light Clay Straw for insulating infill walls
Clay Plaster Fundamentals mixing and application
Living Roof Systems installation and maintenance
Material testing and preparation techniques
Passive Design & Carbon Literacy
Solar orientation and natural ventilation
Carbon accounting for building materials
Embodied energy calculations
Local sourcing strategies
Critical Context & Justice
Environmental justice in the built environment
Vernacular architecture studies
Access to sustainable building
Community-centered design approaches.
Vernacular Architecture Studies
Learning from local building traditions
Climate-responsive design patterns
Regional material adaptations
Cultural context in design
Why This Approach Matters
Make Informed Decisions
Understand the true impact of material choices and design strategies.
Design Climate-Responsive Buildings
Create comfortable, efficient spaces that work with natural systems. Learn how to build appropriately for your climate, in response to the local environment, and with resiliency for the future.
Honor Local Wisdom
Connect contemporary design with time-tested regional approaches.
Build Regenerative Futures
Develop the thinking skills needed for truly sustainable design.
Workshop Options
For Organizations & Teams
Custom workshops for architects, builders, community groups, or educational institutions.
For Individuals & Communities
Open enrollment sessions for those looking to deepen their ecological design knowledge.
Core Curriculum Includes:
Passive design analysis tools
Environmental justice frameworks
Material selection frameworks
Regional case studies
Hands-on building exercises
Build Skills for a Just, Regenerative Future
Ready to think differently about how we design and build?