Join Santa Fe Community College’s Adobe Construction Program for a comprehensive course on adobe wall construction. This course provides essential knowledge for anyone interested in building with adobe, whether for professional development or personal projects.

Course Details

• Course Code: ADOB 1112
• Credits: 3
• Format: Two lecture hours, two lab hours
• Semester: Fall 2025 (Second 8 Weeks)
• Location: Santa Fe Community College
• Instructor: Kurt Gardella (Lead Adjunct Instructor)

What You’ll Learn

This course covers the fundamentals of adobe wall construction, including:

• Wall thickness and height requirements
• Foundation construction based on the New Mexico Earthen Building Code
• Window and door installation
• Lintel construction over openings
• Bond beam construction at the top of walls
• Roof structural member attachment methods
• Design and construction of buttresses and arches
• Earthen mortars and block coursing

Program Context

This course is part of SFCC’s Building Construction and Science Technologies Adobe Certificate program, which prepares you for:

• Entry-level employment in adobe construction
• Earthbuilding fields
• Design and construction of your own adobe home
• Career advancement in the natural building industry

Registration

• Register Here: SFCC Registration Portal

This course is essential for anyone planning to build with adobe, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in wall construction techniques.