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Yestermorrow Design/Build School: Hands-On Sustainable Building Courses

Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Warren, Vermont offers hands-on courses in sustainable design, construction, woodworking, and natural building. Operating as a non-profit organization since 1980, the school provides learning experiences ranging from one-day workshops to multi-week certificate programs.

Yestermorrow Sleeping Cabins

Yestermorrow Design Build School sleeping cabins

School Details

  • Name: Yestermorrow Design/Build School
  • Location: 189 VT Route 100, Warren, Vermont
  • Founded: 1980
  • Type: Non-profit educational organization
  • Phone: 888-496-5541
  • Website: yestermorrow.org

Course Categories

  • Sustainable Design: Solar design, green building materials, green remodeling
  • Construction: Home design/build, small scale design/build, community design/build
  • Natural Building: Straw bale construction, earthen ovens, permaculture
  • Woodworking: Furniture making, woodshop skills
  • Specialized Skills: Wind power, prefab construction, kayak building

Sample Course Offerings

  • Green Development Best Practices (3 days)
  • Build an Earthen Oven (2 days)
  • Home Design/Build (12 days)
  • Solar Design (2 days)
  • Small Scale Design/Build (7 days)
  • Permaculture Design Certification (12 days)
  • Straw Bale Design/Build (5 days)

Campus Projects

Yestermorrow student-built structure

Garden Shed

Yestermorrow garden shed project

Kids Playhouse

Yestermorrow kids playhouse project

Armadillo House

Yestermorrow armadillo house design

Lessons from Design/Build Education

  • Hands-On Learning Builds Real Skills: Actual construction teaches more than classroom theory alone
  • Short Courses Make Skills Accessible: Weekend and week-long programs fit into working schedules
  • Certificate Programs Provide Depth: Extended study develops professional-level expertise
  • Campus Projects Demonstrate Techniques: Completed buildings show what students can achieve
  • Non-Profit Model Prioritizes Education: Mission-driven schools focus on teaching rather than profit

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Alex

Alex Pino is the founder of Tiny House Talk, a leading resource on tiny homes and simple living since 2009. He helps readers discover unique homes, connect with builders, and explore alternative living.
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  • July 12, 2010, 8:21 am

    In fact, we are offering a new course this fall entitled “Less is More: Designing The Smaller Home” which might be of interest to readers of the Tiny House Talk blog. It is a 5 day course specifically for folks interested in going through the hands-on process of designing their own tiny home. October 31-November 5, 2010. Tuition $750. Location: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, VT. For more information or to register: http://www.yestermorrow.org/courses/detail/less

  • July 12, 2010, 2:21 pm

    In fact, we are offering a new course this fall entitled “Less is More: Designing The Smaller Home” which might be of interest to readers of the Tiny House Talk blog. It is a 5 day course specifically for folks interested in going through the hands-on process of designing their own tiny home. October 31-November 5, 2010. Tuition $750. Location: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, VT. For more information or to register: http://www.yestermorrow.org/courses/detail/less

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