Endeavour in Haiti Details
An information meeting and Q&A session was held on November 20th for people interested in participating in the natural rebuilding program in Haiti organized by the Endeavour Centre. Program...
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Straw Bale Construction in China and Ontario
December 1st Presentation On Thursday, December 1st, we are excited to join the Ontario Straw Bale Building Coalition in sponsoring Three Presentations on Straw Bale Construction at Ryerson University,...
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Low-tech glory: Straw and clay
A lot of the attention in a sustainable building goes to the high tech equipment and mechanical systems. But at the heart of a project like Canada’s Greenest Home are some wonderfully simple, low tech...
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Earth Floor Workshop Overview
Back in August, Endeavour was excited to present an earthen floor workshop with Sukita Reay Crimmel of Claylin. Sukita is a world leader in making modern clay floors, and she led a group of workshop...
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Ontario Natural Building Coalition’s Annual Conference
On March 1 & 2, Camp Kawartha will once again host the Ontario Natural Building Coalition‘s annual conference and annual general meeting. Attendees enjoy a session at the 2012 ONBC conference This...
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The Art and Science of Natural Plaster
As an author and a teacher, I have long realized that the art of natural plastering is something that has to be taught using more than words. Sight and sound are critical elements when trying to...
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The Art of Tool Sharpening Workshop
Sunday, August 24, 2014 Instructor: Peter Mack Sharp tools are essential to quality work, but the art of sharpening is becoming lost in a world of disposable items. This workshop will re-introduce the...
View Article2014 Workshop Schedule
Our 2014 workshop schedule is now posted! We’ve got some great fall workshops! Fundamentals of Building Science, Hempcrete, Straw bale building, plastering and more…
View ArticleWorkshop survey for 2015
Endeavour tries hard to program workshops that are of value to those interested in sustainable building. This year, we’re looking for your help with our 2015 programming! We’ve created a very short...
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House 2012 – BCIN
BCIN House 2012 – Exam Prep Course Feb. 20/21/22 plus Feb. 28 & March 1st (Delivered over two weekends) Instructor: Jeff Chalmers In Ontario, all building design practitioners must obtain a...
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Registration Open for Sustainable New Construction 2015: Tiny Home Build
Endeavour’s popular Sustainable New Construction program is accepting applications for the 2015: Tiny Home Build offering. The program is full time from June 29 – August 28. You can be part of creating...
View ArticleEndeavour Seeking Board Members
As an incorporated not-for-profit organization, The Endeavour Centre has a board of directors that oversees the mission and goals of the school and assists with key areas of the school’s operations....
View ArticleMay 2015 Workshops
We’ve got a great line-up of workshops for the month of May! From planning for your own build or renovation to putting on the finishing touches, there’s something for everybody this month! Find details...
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2015 Natural Building Workshop Schedule
Endeavour’s 2015 workshop schedule is our most extensive ever! Check out topics ranging from natural plastering to fundamentals of building science, earthen floors to straw bale construction… The link...
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Sustainable New Construction 2016, now taking applications
An unparalleled learning experience! Be a team member in the construction of a remarkable sustainable building, from foundation to finishes. Endeavour’s full-time, immersion program puts you...
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Embodied carbon and carbon sequestration in buildings
Can buildings be an important part of the climate change solution? The answer is Yes, and the key is using carbon sequestering materials instead of carbon-intensive materials. Endeavour Centre director...
View ArticleEarth Floor Workshop Overview
Back in August, Endeavour was excited to present an earthen floor workshop with Sukita Reay Crimmel of Claylin. Sukita is a world leader in making modern clay floors, and she led a group of workshop...
View ArticleOntario Natural Building Coalition’s Annual Conference
On March 1 & 2, Camp Kawartha will once again host the Ontario Natural Building Coalition‘s annual conference and annual general meeting. This is a great opportunity to connect (or re-connect) with...
View ArticleThe Art and Science of Natural Plaster DVD Now Available
The Art and Science of Natural Plaster is a 140-minute DVD created to help homeowners figure out how to use natural plasters on their own projects, created and narrated by Chris Magwood of Endeavour...
View ArticleSustainable Renovations Course
May 7 – September 28 Endeavour’s Sustainable Renovations course is a unique, full time, hands-on sustainable building program that will put you at the forefront of the green renovations field. You will...
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