Ever wanted to build with natural materials and help revive the countryside? BUILD UP is an Erasmus+ Training Course at a rural ecological centre in Portugal, exploring bioconstruction and sustainable building methods as tools for ecological transition and resilient community development, with all costs covered, including flights.
About the Project
The main objective of this training course is to explore bioconstruction practices and sustainable building methods as tools for ecological transition and resilient community development. Participants will learn about natural materials, regenerative design principles, and low-impact construction techniques that respond to current environmental and social challenges in Europe.
The project also aims to reconnect young people with rural areas by promoting practical skills, collective learning, and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods linked to ecological construction, community projects, and local entrepreneurship, contributing to rural revitalisation and more sustainable ways of living.
What You Will Explore
🧱 Natural materials and their use in construction
🌱 Regenerative design principles
🏗️ Low-impact, ecological building techniques
🌍 Sustainable livelihoods linked to ecological construction, community projects, and local entrepreneurship
🤝 Collective learning and practical skills for rural revitalisation
Who Can Apply
🎂 Young people aged 25 to 30
🌍 Living in 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France, or 🇮🇹 Italy
🌱 Interested in bioconstruction, sustainability, and rural community development
The Details
📍 Location: Quinta das Relvas, Branca, Portugal
📆 Dates: 10 to 22 October 2026
💚 Costs: all costs are covered, including flights, accommodation, and meals
Want to understand how Erasmus+ works and what it covers before you apply? Read this first: https://youthworkshub.org/15096/
How to Apply
Write to the organisers to receive more information and the infopack, then complete the online application form.
Deadline
15 September 2026
Links
🔗 Info and application: https://quintadasrelvas.pt/test-call-project-with-gform
🔗 Contact for infopack: inter.support@quintadasrelvas.pt
