Out of the lecture theatre, and into the clay!

Fancy rediscovering a traditional building material and experiencing sustainable building first-hand? The next Summer Academy on Earthen Construction for students is scheduled to take place from 30 August to 10 September 2027. Bring your curiosity along and discover what earth has to offer. Make a note of the dates now!

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Once the Summer Academy is over, it’s time to look forward to the next one!

In 2027, Weißenfels is set to once again become a shared space for learning, practical work and socialising centred around the building material clay.
The next Summer Academy on Clay Construction is planned for early September 2027 (30 August 2027 – 10 September 2027). Further information on the programme, the participating projects and how to take part can be found here.

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