10 Day Aircrete 
Dome Building 
Workshop

La Fortuna, Costa Rica
September  1-12, 2025

10 Day Dome Building Workshop

Join Domegaia for a 10-day Dome Building Workshop in the thriving and inspiring retreat center, Brave Earth, in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

 

Dates: September 1-12, 2025

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10 Day Workshop - September 1st - La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Secure your spot with a $600 deposit and pay the balance later or pay the full tuition now.

Tuition Fee

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$1,795.00
$1,595.00
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Workshop Learning Objectives

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Learn our methods of building a dome home that is fire and rot resistant, insulative, sustainable, strong and durable against the forces of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.

Work in a friendly and respectful team setting to co-create under the guidance of our instructors

Build archway forms

Mix Aircrete with Domegaia's unique tools - Aircrete is an amazing, material that you can make yourself at home - almost as easily as making pancake batter!

Stack bricks with our mortar recipe to construct a dome using a compass arm

Build a window

Apply reinforcement fabric-mesh with stucco

Classroom exercises and discussions

Topics: Foundation pouring, compass arm assembly, skylight ideas, window installation, door and door jam construction & installation

We will offer an inspirational and informative slideshow presentation and dedicated Q&A time!

*Please Note: During this 10-day (hands-on) workshop, we will build a basic dome structure. Instruction includes the fundamentals of pouring, stacking and structural reinforcement of the dome but does not include plumbing, electrical or finishing installations. 


We will do our best as a team to complete the Aircrete dome during the workshop; however, we do not guarantee completion. Unexpected obstacles such as adverse weather conditions, for example, may affect our progress and prevent the dome’s full completion. ​

Bonus Material

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Architectural Drawings of Steve Areen's Thailand Dome Home (a 16-page digital download) as well as additional pdf resources and material.

A 20% discount on Tools and Equipment valid for 3 months after the conclusion of the workshop.​

A 50% discount on future workshops.​

Workshop Schedule

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September 1st - 12:00 PM: Check-in (for those staying at Brave Earth)

September 2nd-11th (with one full day or half day off*)

 

9:00 AM: Opening Circle

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Workshop

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch break

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM*: Workshop

September 12th - Departure (12:00 PM check-out)

 

*We will plan one afternoon off or full day off (depending on our rate of progress) for students to rest and enjoy local attractions!

 

*Some days may run later than 6pm depending on work flow

Lodging Options (Including Meals)

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There will be an array of beautiful on-site lodging options available, including private and shared aircrete domes, cabins, huts, and dorms. All accommodation prices include the full vegetarian meal plan.