DESCRIPTION

This 4 or 8 week project will be located at Colegio Mesoamerican in partnership with the Meso Foundation who have been running the school there for 25 years. The non-profit foundation is on a mission to empower the native people of Guatemala with opportunities. The school aims to create the right environment, tools, and connections to transform their students into tomorrow’s leaders.

The school has a strong focus on mindfulness and mental wellbeing and are in need of a dedicated therapy space away from the main school grounds. This space will provide a safe, private environment where children can have one-on-one sessions with counsellors or teachers to address personal challenges, whether emotional, academic, or behavioural.

Other opportunities to get involved with the local culture and context includes treks to waterfalls, yoga, hikes and much more!

Applicants must be 18 years or older at project start date.

Application Deadline:

Applications are reviewed periodically, until projects have been filled.
Please apply early to increase your chance of acceptance.

Dates

• 4 Weeks: 11th July - 8th August 2025 OR 10th August - 7th September 2025

• 8 Weeks: 11th July - 7th September 2025

INCLUDES

• Airport pickup

• Accommodation in Guatemala

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• 24 hour support whilst in Guatemala

• Hands on education in design techniques

• Hands on education in construction techniques

• Project related travel within Guatemala for the duration of your trip

• Genuine experience of Guatemalan culture

• Trip T-shirt

DOESN’T INCLUDE

• Flights

• Vaccinations

• Visa

DESCRIPTION

This 4 or 8 week project will see us heading to the Philippines to design and build a Warty Pig conservation centre on the island of Mindoro. The project is in partnership with Talarak Foundation, an NGO committed to protecting populations of regionally endemic species. Through collaborations, conservation education, research, and restoration of habitats, they developing sustainable livelihoods and foster harmony between communities and the environment.

This design project is currently being developed with Foundation University in the Philippines, who have developed the brief, research and initial schematic studies. The rural site has been provided by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The Conservation Campus emerges as a response to the urgency of species conservation, sustainable habitat creation, and community involvement. Using architecture focused on bio-security, resilience and cultural engagement, it targets the threats of habitat loss, hunting and African Swine Flu to the endangered Mindoro Warty Pig. The campus aims to dissolve the boundaries between human and animal species, cultivating an environment where all inhabitants can thrive.

Other opportunities to get involved with the local culture and context includes surfing, snorkelling, island hopping, yoga and much more!

Applicants must be 18 years or older at project start date.

Applications:

Applications are reviewed periodically, until projects have been filled.
Please apply early to increase your chance of acceptance.

Dates

• 4 Weeks: 13th June - 11th July 2025 OR 13th July - 10th August 2025

• 8 Weeks: 13th June - 10th August 2025

INCLUDES

• Location pickup

• Accommodation on Mindoro Island

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• 24 hour support whilst in the Philippines

• Hands on education in design techniques

• Hands on education in construction techniques

• Project related travel within the Philippines for the duration of your trip

• Genuine experience of Philipino culture

• Trip T-shirt

DOESN’T INCLUDE

• Flights

• Vaccinations

• Visa

DESCRIPTION

This 3 Week project (with the option to join for 2 weeks) will be building upon our previously completed education, art and social spaces at Warren Farm. This time we’ll be going more experimental with the project brief and design outcome. Our aim is to push your creative expression beyond some of the functional requirements of architecture and into the realm of conceptual installations. The project will place an emphasis on material experimentation and exploration, particularly natural materials that are sourced in the area or from local suppliers, confronting the rising threat of a flooded world.

The project is in partnership with Longbridge, who are pioneering a circular economy philosophy based around farming, education and water.

The project aims to utilise reclaimed materials from the surrounding farms and old agricultural buildings, as well as explore how we can grow crops or use agricultural waste for construction.

Collaborators:

Longbridge Regenerative is a collective organisation that uses business as a tool for regenerating our planet and communities. Longbridge pioneers a circular economy philosophy - a framework that is restorative and regenerative by design to work with nature rather than against it.

Applicants must be 18 years or older at project start date.

Application Deadline:

Applications are reviewed every 2 weeks, until projects have been filled.
Please apply early to increase your chance of acceptance.

Dates

• 2 Weeks: 26th July - 9th August 2025 OR 2nd August - 17th August 2025

• 3 Weeks: 26th July - 17th August 2025

INCLUDES

• Train Station pickup (if applicable)

• Breakfast

• 24 hour support whilst in East Sussex

• Hands on education in design techniques

• Hands on education in construction techniques

• 3 Day design charette

• Education in regenerative agriculture techniques and circular economy design

• Campsite pitch (including hot shower!)

• Contribution towards project materials

• Hikes in the South Downs

• Trip T-shirt

Doesn’t Include

• Travel to East Sussex, UK

• Lunch, Dinner

• Camping equipment

DESCRIPTION

In summer 2025, CAUKIN Studio will be heading to Kalimantan, located on the better known island of Borneo, with options to join for for 4 or 8 weeks. Kalimantan, located in the Indonesian part of Borneo, boasts several national parks and an incredible number of exotic wildlife species, including its most famous - the orang-utan.

This year will see the design and build of a crucial structure to facilitate meetings and activities conducted by NGO, Friends of Nature People and Forest (FNPF). The groups ethos and mission is to utilise the growing island tourism industry to increase understanding and action within ecological conservation. By bringing tourists in, teaching them about sustainable tourism and the natural wonders of their island, FNPF generate income and put this to great use through their outreach programmes. Working closely with and for the local community, we will construct a multi-use hall, open to all locals and visitors to learn about the environment and take steps towards its improvement.

Other opportunities to get involved with the local culture and context includes hikes, cooking local cuisine, planting new forests, Orangutan observing and much more!

Applicants must be 18 years or older at project start date.

Applications:

Applications are reviewed periodically, until projects have been filled.
Please apply early to increase your chance of acceptance.

Dates

• 4 Weeks: 11th July - 8th August 2025 OR 10th August - 7th September 2025

• 8 Weeks: 11th July - 7th September 2025

INCLUDES

• Location pickup

• Accommodation in Borneo

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• 24 hour support whilst in Indonesia

• Hands on education in design techniques

• Hands on education in construction techniques

• Project related travel within Indonesia for the duration of your trip

• Genuine experience of Indonesian culture

• Trip T-shirt

DOESN’T INCLUDE

• Flights

• Vaccinations

• Visa

DESCRIPTION

This 3 or 6 week project sees us heading to the Philippines to design and build two farmers huts on the island of Siargao, alongside local NGO, Lokal Lab. Due to the devastation of Typhoon Odette in 2021, two communities were relocated from the coast to safer areas inland. Subsequently they needed to shift their livelihood from fishing to farming, and are in need of a space to rest in the shade, store tools, water and create a plant nursery. Lokal Lab is a grassroots organisation creating sustainable futures for Siargao, with and for the local community.

The shelters will serve as multifunctional spaces, supporting farming activities for relocated communities. By integrating typhoon-resistant construction techniques and locally sourced materials, the project aims to enhance community resilience and provide a sustainable foundation for new livelihoods.

Lokal Lab, an NGO officially founded in 2019, has a vision of creating a self-sustainable island driven by an empowered community. Initially established as a café promoting local produce, Lokal Lab evolved into a larger movement addressing community needs through projects like Tropical Academy, an eco-campus focused on sustainable education. Tropical Academy offers training in regenerative agriculture, sustainable tourism, and disaster-resilient construction, helping residents adapt to the island’s environmental challenges.

Other opportunities to get involved with the local culture and context includes surfing, snorkelling, island hopping, yoga and much more!

Applicants must be 18 years or older at project start date.

Applications:

Applications are reviewed periodically, until projects have been filled.
Please apply early to increase your chance of acceptance.

Dates

• 3 Weeks: 11th July - 1st August 2025 OR 3rd August - 24th August 2025

• 6 Weeks: 11th July - 24th August 2025

INCLUDES

• Location pickup

• Accommodation in Siargao

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• 24 hour support whilst in the Philippines

• Hands on education in design techniques

• Hands on education in construction techniques

• Project related travel within the Philippines for the duration of your trip

• Genuine experience of Philipino culture

• Trip T-shirt

DOESN’T INCLUDE

• Flights

• Vaccinations

• Visa

DESCRIPTION

Our workshops range in duration from 3 - 8 weeks, with options to join us for 3, 4, 6 or 8 weeks (depending on the project brief and location). Apply now to secure your place on an international construction workshop, taking place between July - September 2026. Project briefs, dates and locations will be announced in February 2026, at which point, should you be accepted, you will be able to choose your location and time period. Project locations in 2026 may vary but may span the UK, South America, South East Asia, Africa and the South Pacific.

If your application is successful, you will be required to pay a £95 deposit to secure your place. This is fully refundable should your situation change before the final briefs and dates are announced in February 2026. Total workshop costs vary based on location and duration but are typically between £795 - £2,595. Full costs and details will be released in February 2026.

Our construction workshops are demanding but immensely rewarding and are a great way to make your world a better place, whilst providing an opportunity for personal development and a stepping stone towards future careers! We’ve been joined by over 800 international participants in the last 10 years and 100% of those surveyed would recommend our workshops to others!

Applicants must be 18 years or older at project start date.

Applications:

Applications are reviewed periodically, until projects have been filled.
Please apply early to increase your chance of acceptance.

Dates (TBC February 2025)

• 3 - 8 Weeks: July 2026 - September 2026

INCLUDES

• In Country Location pickup

• Accommodation

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• 24 hour support whilst on project

• Hands on education in design techniques

• Hands on education in construction techniques

• Project related travel within country for the duration of your trip

• Genuine experience of local culture

• Trip T-shirt

Doesn’t Include

• Flights

• Vaccinations

• Visa