Earth Building Collective

The Earth Building Collective is a team of designers, builders, engineers who work with natural materials such as straw, hemp, clay and wood in the pursuit of low-carbon, energy efficient beautiful homes.

Our collective represents several organizations working together to provide you the best information and resources for building with natural materials. Organizations involved in the Earth Building Collective (EBC) include:

• ION Ecobuilding Consulting for ecological building projects, healthy materials and methods that endure
• ShelterWorks Manufacturer’s of Faswall natural and durable building blocks
• Cascadia Vernacular Designing and building custom natural homes
• California Straw Building Association (CASBA) A resource for those interested in straw building.
• Clare Wolfe Structural engineering and design firm experienced in earth buildings
• Gold Hill Clay Plaster delivering clay plaster solutions for any surface

Together we assist in the spread of regenerative building practices throughout the Pacific Northwest and California.

We are here to educate you on the best available low-carbon code-approved options for building living, regenerative homes with natural materials.

Stop by our booth to learn the latest and get your hands dirty with our interactive clay plaster demonstrations!