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What is Natural Building?

Ask 10 people and you'll get 10 answers. Natural building is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of building techniques and materials focused on working symbiotically with the Earth as the source of our shelter, food, energy and medicine.

Earth.dev community is made up of people who are passionate about using intentional methods and materials to create life sustaining spaces, environments, structures, and systems. We are a global community of experts, designers, and thinkers who are dedicated to the craft of natural building.

Are you passionate about natural building? Join the community and share your interests with others.

Name Location Methods Categories
Aaron SauerhoffUnited StatesAdobe, Biochar, Cob, Composting, Cordwood Construction, Earth Block, Earthbag, Greenhouses, Greywater Systems, Hempcrete, Living Roofs/Walls, Natural Plasters and Finishes , Natural Timber Framing, Passive Solar, Rammed Earth, StrawbaleArchitect, Designer
Ayla SternGreater Los AngelesAdobe, Cob, Natural Plasters and Finishes , Passive Solar, StrawbaleEducation, Environmental, Hardscape, Labor
Ben BrownellWest CoastBiochar, Cob, Greenhouses, Greywater Systems, Natural Timber Framing, Passive Solar, Rammed EarthBuilder, Designer, Landscape
Ben McDonaldUnited StatesHempcrete, Natural Plasters and Finishes , Natural Timber Framing, Rammed EarthArchitect
Daiva TrudeauBay Area
Elizabeth HurtadoSouthwestAdobe, Cob, Earth Block, Hempcrete, Living Roofs/Walls, Natural Plasters and Finishes , Passive Solar, Rammed Earth, StrawbaleArchitect, Designer, Education
Ian SvilokosUnited StatesComposting, Greenhouses, Greywater Systems, Hempcrete, Living Roofs/Walls, Natural Plasters and Finishes , Natural Timber Framing, Passive Solar, Rammed Earth, StrawbaleArchitect, Designer, Education, Environmental, Hardscape
John OrcuttNorthern CaliforniaAdobe, Cob, Earthbag, Natural Plasters and Finishes Builder, Education
Kevin RowellAdobe, Biochar, Cob, Composting, Cordwood Construction, Earthbag, Greenhouses, Greywater Systems, Hempcrete, Living Roofs/Walls, Natural Plasters and Finishes , Natural Timber Framing, Passive Solar, Rammed Earth, StrawbaleDesigner, Education, Environmental, Licensed Contractor, Sanitation
Miles TaylorWest CoastCob, Natural Plasters and Finishes , StrawbaleDesigner, Education, Environmental, Licensed Contractor
Nate SiggardGreater Los AngelesAdobe, Cob, Composting, Earthbag, Greenhouses, Hempcrete, Rammed Earth, StrawbaleBuilder, Designer, IT & Software, Media
Nory MaeGreater Los AngelesAdobe, Cob, Earthbag, Natural Plasters and Finishes Designer, Landscape
Rich SamartinoArizonaEarthbagBuilder, IT & Software
Rohan Guyot SutherlandUnited StatesAdobe, Cob, Composting, Cordwood Construction, Earth Block, Earthbag, Greenhouses, Greywater Systems, Hempcrete, Living Roofs/Walls, Natural Plasters and Finishes , Passive Solar, Rammed Earth, StrawbaleArchitect, Designer, Education, Environmental, Labor, Landscape
Sasha RabinNorthern CaliforniaAdobe, Cob, Natural Plasters and Finishes Education, Environmental
Trent WolbeUnited StatesEarthbag, Passive Solar, Rammed EarthEducation, Environmental, Media