Join us for five weeks of Advanced Training on the Big Island in beautiful Hawai'i!
Learn to build an Aircrete dome, including coverage of concepts from from foundation to finishing, and participate in the creation of training videos.
This is a special opportunity to work with our team of instructors at the Domegaia Academy.
Learn to build an Aircrete dome, including coverage of concepts from from foundation to finishing, and participate in the creation of training videos.
This is a special opportunity to work with our team of instructors at the Domegaia Academy.
The infamous Red Road
Where: Kehena Beach, Big Island, Hawai'i
The Domegaia property is within walking distance from Kehena Beach on the Red Road- a scenic oceanside drive. This remote part of Hawaii offers a variety of attractions including swimming with wild dolphins,
surfing, snorkeling, lava flows, volcanic-heated tidal pools, art & farmers' markets, yoga centers and more.
surfing, snorkeling, lava flows, volcanic-heated tidal pools, art & farmers' markets, yoga centers and more.
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What you can expect to learn:
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You'll receive all the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to build your own dome home. And if you have the initiative, you will be prepared upon graduation to offer your building skills as a certified Domegaia alumni.
Be among the first to use Domegaia's new Magic Dragon - an Aircrete mixer/pump that produces high-quality Aircrete at a rate of 20 gallons per minute with ease. In addition to teaching Domegaia's tried and true building system, we’ll share our latest innovations to create more efficient building techniques using inflatable air-forms, prefab flip-up walls, fabric formed panels and more. Aircrete is a versatile building material with outstanding qualities. Learn to use it to build a high-quality home that is fireproof, termite proof, rot proof, insulated, eco-friendly and durable against the forces of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires etc. During this workshop, there will be formal training 5 days per week, Monday through Friday. Exclusive to Hawaiian locals: 1-day AirCrete Basics trainings will be offered to State of Hawaii residents during weekdays. Email Heather at workshops@domegaia.com for information and instructions on how to register! Learn Domegaia's unique building system.
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Check out the work of previous workshop participants!
The above photos are of a dome we
built during a workshop hosted by previous students Chris and Karen, in Port Townsend, Washington.
Domegaia's instructor, Steve Areen built this home in Thailand.
These picturesque domes were built in Spain by a 2018 Domegaia graduate.
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Domegaia Facilitators
Hajjar Gibran
Founder/CEO
The son of an inventor, Hajjar Gibran’s youth passed building tree houses, hot rods and tiny homes. He was already a skilled designer/builder by the time he finished the engineering program at SDSU. He build his first passive solar home in Nova Scotia, where he won several awards from the Nova Scotia Design Council.
In the 80’s Hajjar founded Life Designs to support rainforest preservation. For over 10 years he designed and managed the production of responsibly harvested rainforest products to fund legal action that granted indigenous people ownership of over 25,000 acres of virgin rainforest.
While building The Gibran Center in Thailand, Hajjar developed an innovative way of building beautiful low cost AirCrete domes that has gained international recognition.
He founded Domegaia in 2014 to answer the global demand for his innovative low cost housing designs.
Gabriel De La Cruz
Lead Instructor
Gabe is a young man who with a bit of Irish luck and a few gentle nudges found himself in the DomeGaia Center for Product Development and Building Experimentation, a.k.a. Hajjar’s Garage. Since February of 2017, Gabe has been traveling around the world bringing with him the simple elegance of the AirCrete dome, and sharing community, life and love with people of all walks.
Lead Instructor
Gabe is a young man who with a bit of Irish luck and a few gentle nudges found himself in the DomeGaia Center for Product Development and Building Experimentation, a.k.a. Hajjar’s Garage. Since February of 2017, Gabe has been traveling around the world bringing with him the simple elegance of the AirCrete dome, and sharing community, life and love with people of all walks.
Steve Areen
Lead Instructor
Steve Areen is the life of the party! A creative designer, builder, musician, puppeteer and adventure photographer.
Lead Instructor
Steve Areen is the life of the party! A creative designer, builder, musician, puppeteer and adventure photographer.
When:
JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 8, 2021
General Schedule
Formal training 9am - 6pm, 5 days a week - Monday through Friday.
Two hour break from 12:30 to 2:30pm each day for lunch, rest, etc.
Weekends are free time to explore the island and hang out with fellow students!
*PLEASE NOTE: Hawaii has an exquisite climate and can receive a lot of rain
so please come prepared.
Lodging and Meals
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Lodging
We recommend the following local options for lodging:
Meals There is an option to register for hearty and healthy lunches for 5 days each week throughout the session. See this option below when you register! Other options include:
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Kalani Resort
Mackenzie State Recreation Area
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Cost
25 students maximum per 5 week session
If you have any questions, please contact us at workshops@domegaia.com.
