This study investigates the ecological architectural restoration in rural areas through nature-based solutions and community-driven innovation. It focuses on a specific workshop entitled “Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) for microbial brick production”, held as part of a comprehensive Caravanserai Summer School 2024 program that comprises seminars and workshops on ecological architectural restoration and various nature-based materials to physically reinforce cultural heritage and to support dissemination of ecological construction knowledge through design practice. This particular workshop among others addressed circular biobased materials as alternatives to conventional construction materials. It was aimed to teach participants to develop eco-friendly bricks, focusing on sustainable material formulation with zero waste and 100% biodegradability. The MICP workshop provided participants to develop cementitious bricks without the use of cement, while contributing to the promotion of biobased materials and production methodologies. The results have shown that the participants achieved microbial activity for brick production at an experimental scale through MICP to further experiment and improve the material properties. The findings indicate potential for these biobased materials to serve as ecological alternatives to conventional construction materials, with future projections focusing on broader application and refinement of these techniques in rural architectural projects.