Events

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Agroecology in Permaculture Days Learning through practice at Bosque do Bem da Terra. The Agroecology in Permaculture Days are an invitation to stop, observe and get your hands into the soil. Days to experience Permaculture at the Bosque, cooperate with its rhythms and learn through practice; deepen concepts and share knowledge and experiences, and immerse yourself in Regenerative Agriculture, Bio-construction and Ecodesign. Each session has a focus: 10 October | Mulch: Ground cover The soil likes to be co…

A Quinta da Lage

A Quinta da Lage announces its next Natural Building Work Experience, a hands-on multi-day programme, starting on 16 October.

28 Oct – 1 Nov

A Quinta da Lage

A five-day hands-on natural building workshop at A Quinta da Lage in southern Portugal, running 28 October to 1 November. Participants work on earthen wall techniques, clay plasters, and reciprocal roofing under Lola's guidance, with accommodation, meals, and materials included for €250.

Departamento de Engenharia Civil da Universidade de Coimbra · Coimbra · Centre

The Cluster Habitat Sustentável 2026 Conference takes place on 29 October at the Departamento de Engenharia Civil of the Universidade de Coimbra. It brings together companies, researchers and organisations to discuss innovation, competitiveness and sustainability in the Habitat sector.

4650-801

Agroecology in Permaculture Days Learning through practice at Bosque do Bem da Terra. The Agroecology in Permaculture Days are an invitation to stop, observe and get your hands into the soil. Days to experience Permaculture in the Bosque, cooperate with its rhythms and learn through practice; deepen concepts and share knowledge and experiences, and delve into Regenerative Agriculture, Natural Building and Ecodesign. Each session has a focus: 14 November: Edible gardening Gardens you can eat! A garde…

Mangualde · Centre

Webinar on sustainable construction with João Pedro Cruz, Vice-President of the Municipality of Mangualde, as part of the Rede Circular para a Construção Sustentável (R2CS) project. Free participation upon prior registration.

18 – 21 Nov

EXPONOR · Matosinhos · North

The Concreta 2026 fair, dedicated to construction, architecture and design, takes place from 18 to 21 November at EXPONOR, eliminating the use of carpet in the stands to reduce environmental impact. The event includes a conference series, photography exhibitions and an installation on sustainable innovation in the sector.

Serra da Lousã, 3200-509 Lousã, Portugal

Kiln Building Workshop | NEW DATE 2026 Are you thinking about starting to make ceramics but don't know where or how to fire your pieces? The lack of a kiln to fire ceramics is an obstacle difficult to overcome as it requires a large investment that most people are not ready to make. Fortunately, there's alternatives! In the Kiln Building Workshop, we will build small gas or wood fired ceramic kilns where we can fire our pieces with great care. About the tutors: Kerstin Thomas, a sculptor an…

Serra da Lousã, 3200-509 Lousã, Portugal

This is a truly comprehensive course on making green wood furniture, shared in the stunning surroundings of Cerdeira. There are two basic methods of construction used in green wood furniture making, and by the end of this course you will be conversant in both. You'll learn the technical basics of how to work with green wood; splitting and shaping with hand tools, then use these two different methodologies to make unique furniture by hand. Over eight days, including a rest day immersed in nat…