NATURAL BUILDING
The term “natural building” refers to a range of construction methods that use locally sourced or minimally processed materials including straw, earth, stone, bamboo, and sustainably harvested wood. Natural buildings are healthier for the people who live in them and healthier for the planet. Many natural building techniques are inspired by vernacular architecture from around the world. The reexamination of these traditional techniques in light of building science and engineering has delivered a way of building that supports today’s ecologically mindful lifestyle, complies with codes, and withstands the test of time. Using artisanal techniques with a rich history, we create unique structures with a human touch.
A few Samples
Pitzer Pamona College Bamboo Classroom at Firestone Ranch, Dominical, Costa Rica
Pitzer Pamona College Bamboo Classroom at Firestone Ranch, Dominical, Costa Rica
My first home, Adobe , bamboo and stone: designed with love by Kevin Rowell. Phoudindaeng Laos PDR
My first home, Adobe , bamboo and stone: designed with love by Kevin Rowell. Phoudindaeng Laos PDR
Tools of the trade, various plaster tools ready for work.
Tools of the trade, various plaster tools ready for work.
Documenting the historic architecture of Haitis Gingerbread architecture
Documenting the historic architecture of Haitis Gingerbread architecture
Community Center construction, Phoudindaeng Laos PDR
Community Center construction, Phoudindaeng Laos PDR
Award winning Bamboo and earth residence, San Jose Costa Rica : Architect Martin Coto
Award winning Bamboo and earth residence, San Jose Costa Rica : Architect Martin Coto
From the earth a village is born, Chiaphum province, Thailand
From the earth a village is born, Chiaphum province, Thailand
The Berkely Biofuel Oasis, with recycled wood trim and earth plaster walls design and built by the community with love
The Berkely Biofuel Oasis, with recycled wood trim and earth plaster walls design and built by the community with love
Natural Lime plasters surround this starawbhle house design by Symbiosis Ecotecture: Kevin Faulkerson
Natural Lime plasters surround this starawbhle house design by Symbiosis Ecotecture: Kevin Faulkerson
USBG Straw Bale Demonstration Home, Washington, DC Designed collaboratively: Builders without Borders
USBG Straw Bale Demonstration Home, Washington, DC Designed collaboratively: Builders without Borders
From the earth a village is born,Participants in the Mun Yuen Natural Building workshop in Chiaphum Province, Thailand 2002
From the earth a village is born,Participants in the Mun Yuen Natural Building workshop in Chiaphum Province, Thailand 2002
New Tree Chocolate company in San Francisco, with the custom Bamboo dreamscape woven throughout. Dreamscape Design by: Darrel Deboer
New Tree Chocolate company in San Francisco, with the custom Bamboo dreamscape woven throughout. Dreamscape Design by: Darrel Deboer
Camino Resturaunt in Oakland California shines with natural wood finishes and lime plasters. Plasster and Finish work: Jeremy Fisher
Camino Resturaunt in Oakland California shines with natural wood finishes and lime plasters. Plasster and Finish work: Jeremy Fisher
From the earth a village is born, Chiaphum province, Thailand
From the earth a village is born, Chiaphum province, Thailand
A public workshop on earthen building LA natural History Museum
A public workshop on earthen building LA natural History Museum
Color samples of Lime Plasters
Color samples of Lime Plasters
Earth Plasters highlight the Hatch Gallery in Oakland Plaster and detail design by Marisha Farnsworth
Earth Plasters highlight the Hatch Gallery in Oakland Plaster and detail design by Marisha Farnsworth
The reception area at the David Brower Center in Berkely, featuring an earthen art piece inspired by the strata of the land in the region. Project design and Lead: Marisha Farnsworth.
The reception area at the David Brower Center in Berkely, featuring an earthen art piece inspired by the strata of the land in the region. Project design and Lead: Marisha Farnsworth.
Traditional earthen hut, Anse Apite-Haiti
Traditional earthen hut, Anse Apite-Haiti