In this episode I interview Kirk Mobert, the founder of Sundog Building school in Point Arena CA. Kirk has dedicated nearly a decade of research and testing to rocket stove and rocket mass heater technology. In this interview we talk all about how these revolutionary stoves work, why his school […]
In this interview I get to talk with Rob Roy, author of 17 books and a leading voice and advocate for cordwood building. Rob gives a ton of information on how to prevent cracking and swelling of the cordwwod while maintaining the insulative integrity of the wall. He also goes […]
Though this is her first time on the podcast, it’s actually round two for Sigi Koko, the founder of “Down to Earth Design” and the “Build Naturally” blog. Click here to see my original interview With Sigi. Sigi is an architect, builder and teacher extraordinaire. She founded Down to Earth Design back […]
In this interview I speak with Liz Johndrow, founder of Earthen Endeavors and the Pueblo Project, about a ton of topics including how she got started in the building trades, the importance of including women in construction and design, tips and tricks with natural plasters, and much more. Liz is a world class […]
I first met Shad Qudsi when I assisted on a natural building workshop with Liz Johndrow in November of 2016. Shad’s farm “Atitlan Organics” hosted the workshop in which we built a new kitchen area for the farm. Since then he and I have worked on a few projects together […]
In this episode I got to interview one of my biggest heroes in the natural building world! Patrick Hennebery is one of the most prolific natural builders in North America having built more than 50 cob structures with his company cobworks, and 20 conventional homes. He’s a completely self taught carpenter/builder […]
Paul Wheaton is easily one of the biggest personalities and voices in the permaculture world today with his sites Permies and Richsoil attracting thousands of visitors daily to the articles and forums. Paul has made waves in the past with his controversial opinions and advice on energy saving methods and techniques for growing a […]
