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REEDCOB® Summer School: A New Chapter Ahead
It began in 2013 with the creation of the REEDCOB® technology—a groundbreaking building system made with earth and reeds. This effort was born out of a partnership between CAS Studio and Eng. Fernando Cartaxo, later joined by FCT/NOVA of Lisbon in 2014, marking the beginning of a commitment to research and sustainable building practices.
Since 2018, our Summer School has carried this mission forward, becoming a transformative platform for creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning. With editions in Portugal and Egypt, we’ve welcomed participants from over 14 nationalities—students and young professionals from architecture, design, engineering, and the arts—brought together by a shared passion for shaping the future of sustainable design.
Each year, participants have had the chance to learn from expert lecturers—renowned professionals and academics—on topics like bio-based materials (earth, fibers, lime), vernacular architecture, bioclimatics, structural design, and contemporary architecture. Together, we’ve explored innovative solutions inspired by tradition and driven by contemporary challenges.
After taking a brief pause in 2023 and 2024, we are recharging to come back renewed.
With fresh ideas, new challenges, and exciting opportunities, the next chapter of our Summer School is set to be an inspiring experience.
Get ready to connect, create, and grow with peers and mentors who are as passionate as you are.
Stay tuned—something extraordinary is just around the corner!
WHAT THE PARTICIPANTS SAY
It not only felt great to touch the earth and build with my own hands but to really understand natural materials and their importance.
I definitely recommend this summer school to open your mind.”
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