Land Alchemy School

This is the ongoing cohort at a discounted price, with recordings of the live sessions

Ongoing cohort

Cohort 2

Cohort 1

Beta Cohort

Join architect Jo Petroni in a unique approach to climate adaptation that starts with understanding what your house is trying to tell you. In this 30-minute masterclass, discover the secret language of homes through bird wisdom, natural patterns, and time-tested comfort strategies. FREE MASTERCLASS INCLUDES: • The Dawn Patrol Protocol: Your weekend guide to reading your home's signals • Nature's Thermometer: How local birds reveal your property's warmth patterns • Property Mapping Made Simple: Create your first climate resilience planBONUS: Weekend

Winter Wisdom Wishlist 

Join architect Jo Petroni in a unique approach to climate adaptation that starts with understanding what your house is trying to tell you. This practical guide (from Week 3 of our complete journey) shows you how to transform your most challenging room into a cozy haven using surprisingly simple techniques. Inside: weekend planner with diagnostic tools, strategic shopping lists, and weekend action plans to save money and boost comfort. Perfect for anyone dealing with tricky spaces or rising bills. Join our community of climate-savvy homeowners!

The Room Rescue Protocol

A <a href="https://www.seda.uk.net/pebble-trust" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SEDA </a>guide to best practice, funded by the Pebble TrustImproving homes for energy, health and environment This is a really straightforward guide about retrofitting. We will learn about much more than this of course, but this is a very good read about practical aspects of home retrofitting that work in many contexts. "The aim of this guide is to help everyone involved in the renovation ofhomes and housing, and to improve the work undertaken."

Sustainable Renovation Guide

Passive Cooling means design choices that help cool your living areas by reducing heat gain and increasing heat loss. The aim here is to reduce electricity bills and dependence of air-conditioning. Here's a short example of what the passive cooling chapter of the course will be about. Each house is unique. The ground rules are the same.

Passive cooling - case study

Our homes weren't built for this. Most were designed when energy was cheap and weather was predictable. Now? The rules have changed. But here's the thing: You don't need fancy tech or expensive solutions to create a climate-resilient home. You need wisdom. Ancient wisdom, actually. Join me to discover: • How to read your home's climate potential • Time-tested tricks for keeping cool in summer and warm in winter • Smart, low-tech solutions that slash energy bills • Design secrets that work with nature, not against it Stop fighting your environment. Learn to listen to it instead.

Cooooling down the house!

Course syllabus

The purpose of a cohort is to bring people together under the same interest or struggle. Being together in the heatwave can be powerful way to get through the worst of it. But preparing for next season can be just as powerful.

Seasonal cohorts

You can engage with the community in times of need. The purpose of this group is not only to give you technical knowlegde but to support you when you need it most.

Ongoing community

Course schedule

New Homeowners You're determined to make a resilient home and create a sturdy abode.

Climate-Conscious Owners Climate change poses threats to your property and you worry about the future your loved ones will inherit

Resourceful Individuals You're mindful about escalating costs and risks due to climate-related impacts. You're ready to retrofit.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

Acquire the knowledge and skills to fortify your home against climate challenges, safeguarding your property and loved ones.

🏠 Climate-Resilient Home

Discover budget-friendly strategies that save you money on utility bills and minimize repair costs.

💰 Cost-Effective Solutions

Embrace sustainable practices to reduce your carbon footprint and positively impact the environment.

🌿 Sustainable Living Skills

Experience year-round comfort in your climate-resilient home.

🌞 Comfortable Living Space

Gain actionable insights and step-by-step guidance to implement climate-resilient upgrades effectively.

🛠 Practical Expertise

Connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive community, sharing experiences and insights.

👥 Community Support

Equip yourself with lifelong skills to adapt to changing climate realities.

🎓 Lifelong Preparedness

Homeowners guide to climate resilience, with regenerative architect Jo Petroni, in
an 8-week self-paced winter-season course.

 

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Courses

Climate-proof your home

Lightning Lessons

Winter Wisdom Wishlist Webinar

The Room-Rescue Protocol: A Weekend Transformation

Resources

Sustainable Renovation Guide

The Room Rescue Protocol

Passive cooling - case study

Winter Wisdom Wishlist