Specialized Natural Building Execution
Vanamu undertakes select contracting engagements for specific natural building and ecological infrastructure components.
We do not operate as a conventional construction company.
We engage where our material expertise and systems knowledge are essential to the project.
Scope of Contracting
Contracting may include:
- Rammed earth foundations and walls
- Structural earth systems (cob, poured earth, adobe)
- Vaults, domes, arches, and masonry systems
- Lime-based construction and finishes
- Specialized plastering and flooring systems (Lime, Mud, oxide-floors, and Terrazzos)
- Water management and sanitation components
- Urban permaculture installations and ecological site works
Each engagement is evaluated based on alignment, context, and feasibility.
How We Work
When acting as contractors, we prioritise the following:
- Clear scope definition
- Transparent costing
- Ethical labor practices
- Safe working conditions
- Responsible material sourcing
- Skill transfer to local teams wherever possible
We maintain accountability for quality within the defined scope of work.
Financial Structure
Costs are structured around:
- Actual material costs
- Specialized labor costs
- On-site logistical requirements
- Project-specific conditions
Detailed costing and terms are shared after initial discussions and site assessment.
We work with clarity and documentation to avoid misunderstandings.
Conditions of Engagement
Vanamu accepts contracting engagements only when:
- The project aligns with ecological and pedagogical values
- Adequate time is provided for correct execution
- Labor and site conditions meet ethical standards
- Collaboration with architects and contractors is cooperative
Projects driven purely by speed or cost-cutting are not undertaken.
Begin with a conversation.
If you require specialised execution for a component of your project, write to us with:
- Project description and location
- Architectural drawings (if available)
- Scope of required work
- Timeline
- Site conditions
We review requests carefully and respond selectively.
Contracting, for us, is not only construction.
It is careful execution of systems that must endure.