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Natural & Green Building Internships
Summer & Fall of 2011

Imagine an alternative construction internship where...

you gain hands-on knowledge of natural and green building construction methods from pioneers in the field.
you can live your values demonstrating ecological sustainability.
you promote a viable and ecologically sustainable alternative to hazardous and damaging construction practices.

Does this sound desirable to you? If so, then you should apply to be an intern at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage!

If you are in a hurry to join our team fill out the form to the right to get your internship application.

Otherwise, read on to learn more.

Incredible Access to Sustainable House Building Expertise and Hands-On Experience!

"My Internship experience at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage was incredible! I am still amazed that all these different people do this day in and day out! An internship here provides access to expertise and hands-on experience in loads of different areas of natural building. People here are all geared toward the same goal of sustainability. It's good to see such cohesion! It's very nice to feel a part of something so beautiful."

Kris Ivers
2010 Natural Building Intern, Appropriate Technology Senior

You'll work with Eco Building Pioneers to Learn About:

Natural & Green Building Materials

Earth
Straw
Clay
Timber
Local and reused lumber and wood siding
Sand
Urbanite
Gravel
Insulated concrete forms

Ecobuilding Techniques & Sustainable Building Methods

Straw Bale
Earth & Lime Plaster
Earthen Floors
Light Clay Straw
Adobe Brick
Timber Frame
Post and Beam
Cob
Earth Bag
Rubble Trench

Ecological Design Principles

Passive Solar
Natural Insulation
Thermal Mass
Convection Heating
Permaculture Principles
Natural Ventilation Flows
Natural Lighting Design
Pedestrian Scale Design

Sustainable & Alternative Building Systems

Off-Grid Solar and Wind Power
Rainwater Catchment and Reclamation
Radiant Heating
Thermondynamic Principles
Rocket and Cob Stoves
Solar Domestic Hot Water
Organic Edible Landscape Design
Compost Systems

Apply now for an internship that provides you with the education you are looking for!

Natural Building Internships

Straw Bale Green Building

Green Building Internships

Inspired to Apply Natural & Green Building Skills in Career of Architecture!

Natural building Intern "My Natural Building Internship was an exciting and varied work envirionnent. I was constantly doing different things. I felt inspired throughout the internship because there was always something new to learn and do! Everything that I'd learned at the worksite will definately be useful for me in my life as an architect. I can apply the knowledge learned in this internship to any project that I build."

Sophia Heick
2010 Natural Building Intern, Architecture Sophomore

Are you ready to transform the world with Sustainable Building?

Do you want to be part of the ecological solution rather than contributing to the problem?

Are you looking for ways to make a significant ecological impact on the world?

Are you ready to pursue a life path that speaks to your heart, your mind, and your conscience?

Are you interested in a engaging in work that furthers the growth of ecologically-focused construction methods?

If you answered yes to these questions, you should fill out an application to be a construction intern at Dancing Rabbit.

Sustainable Building Internship

This Internship Delivered the Goods!

Natural Building Intern "I would do this Natural Building Internship again! There's still so much to learn. We covered lots of different skills during my time on the project; copper pipes, radiant tubes, electrical, earthen and lime plaster, brick laying, and timber framing. I'll take with me loads of knowledge in woodworking, rubble trench foundations, natural building, people and management, and different ways of doing things.... It was definately a valuable experience!"

Alex Niswander
2010 Natural Building Intern, Mechanical Engineering Senior

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