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Architecture & Sustainable Construction in Rural Ecuador
Sign up for this hands-on, personalized internship and help low-income, indigenous communities reclaim their ancestral building techniques to restore and build sustainable housing for all. The challenge: Before the industrialization of construction, local people in the Andes built houses out of the rich clay soils. However, globalization has meant that local people build single-skin, concrete ...
Sign up for this hands-on, personalized internship and help low-income, indigenous communities reclaim their ancestral building techniques to restore and build sustainable housing for all. The challenge: Before the industrialization of construction, local people in the Andes built houses out of the rich clay soils. However, globalization has meant that local people build single-skin, concrete buildings. While these are quicker and more modern, they are also colder, more expensive, less ecological, and more vulnerable to earthquakes. In the area, hundreds of adobe buildings have been left to ruin. As these traditional techniques are lost, so is the cultural heritage captured in the architectural beauty. The solution: We are helping to restore these old buildings to preserve the cul...
Program Highlights
Design and deliver a unique internship based on your career aspirations and local needs, supported by an experienced international team.
Advance your career, develop your skills, and improve your résumé through a hands-on project with 1:1 mentoring from a professional in the field.
Make a meaningful difference to low-income populations who lack the education, support, and resources to make the changes themselves.
Immerse yourself in another culture and experience a different way of life through family homestays, cultural activities, and life in a small rural community.
Set off on adventures and make lifetime memories with other interns and volunteers – climb mountains, hike through the jungle, and explore indigenous communities.
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Quick Details
- Guaranda, Ecuador
- 5-8 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- 3-6 Months
- Building & Construction Projects
- All Nationalities
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Meaningful opportunity and amazing experience.!
by: Mei Ling Dekorne - United StatesProgram: Architecture & Sustainable Construction in Rural EcuadorOverall, I'm very grateful for my time in El Terrano. The program worked closely with the community, allowing you to really experience Ecuador and the local culture. It's clear that the program is aimed to give back to the community and help to improve the live's of those living there. Joshua was super supportive of the other interns and I. He closely listens to your goals, while also being able to offer you suggestions on what could make your involvement even more exciting. Joshua helped to org...
Internship in Sustainable Architecture
by: Richard Walker - United KingdomProgram: Architecture & Sustainable Construction in Rural EcuadorOver the summer I spent 10 weeks in Ecuador, immersing myself within the vibrant culture and appreciating the magnificently distinct way of life. The time I spent in the modest village of Atandahua was incredible, everything from the landscapes, food, fashion, architecture and traditions were all so wonderfully unfamiliar to me. I came to Ecuador exited to understand the different architectural practices, (and hopefully return with a tan), but the vast amount of knowledge and respect I gained ab...
Sustainable architecture in rural buildings
by: Alicia Knecht - FranceProgram: Architecture & Sustainable Construction in Rural EcuadorI really liked the mix of languages, cultural knowledge but also the constant help from Joshua from administration questions to more specific topics as cultures, architecture (in my case), history or local politics. I felt like I could ask whatever question I had and always got the help I needed :)
Program Details
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Locations
- Guaranda, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Construction
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
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