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Architecture & Sustainable Construction in Rural Ecuador

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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 ...

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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.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Guaranda, Ecuador
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • 3-6 Months
Cost Per Week$100-300
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Building & Construction Projects
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Overall Rating

9.63

Total Reviews

8

Meaningful opportunity and amazing experience.!

by: Mei Ling Dekorne - United StatesProgram: Architecture & Sustainable Construction in Rural Ecuador
10

Overall, 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...

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Internship in Sustainable Architecture

by: Richard Walker - United KingdomProgram: Architecture & Sustainable Construction in Rural Ecuador
10

Over 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...

Discussion of ideas to develop a design for a house for a local family.
Richard Walker video

Sustainable architecture in rural buildings

by: Alicia Knecht - FranceProgram: Architecture & Sustainable Construction in Rural Ecuador
10

I 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 :)

My experience building with adobe at Gina's house, a family from the local community.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Guaranda, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • 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

$100-300

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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