Outdoor Classrooms

These beautiful outdoor classrooms are genuinely designed and built by the young people and adults who use them!

Using only locally sourced and sustainable/natural building methods, this remarkable, participant-led approach results not only in buildings that are stunning and eco-friendly, but also transforms the participants’ understanding of learning. It’s a win-win: participants gain accredited outcomes through an inclusive and engaging programme and the organisation/school/community group end up with a beautiful and inspiring building to further develop outdoor learning Using only locally sourced and sustainable/natural building methods, this remarkable, participant-led approach results not only in buildings that are stunning and eco-friendly, but also transforms the participants’ understanding of learning.

What we can offer

We offer a full package including:

  • Consultation and design with the participants and other stakeholders

  • Planning application

  • CDM2015 compliant commercial construction processes

  • Fully inclusive construction process for participants with accredited outcomes

 

Building materials

We only build with natural materials to ensure we offer an inclusive and safe construction environment, and a beautiful end product!

  • Cob (earth)

  • Round pole timber

  • Local stone for dry stone walling

  • Straw bales

  • Natural renders, plasters and paints

Why cob?

Cob has a long history in the UK and is stunning material to work with. From seating areas to earth ovens, from outdoor classrooms to 2 storey houses, cob is a versatile and highly robust construction material.

It is also very eco-friendly as it’s non-toxic and “breathable” – so it’s safe to build with and be in – and it’s locally sourced and fully biodegradable. Cob is also very sculptural and any one can build with it!

And finally, cob is fire proof so it’s perfect for oven/fireplaces and places where fires might be a concern.

Call 01792 232 439 now or email us to find out more about sustainable construction opportunities?

Down to Earth Murton site

Down to Earth Little Bryn Gwyn site

Swansea University buildings

Outdoor classrooms

Cob courtyard walls