Natural Building Natural Finishes
EarthenBuilt specializes in a range of natural building methods such as lime and clay plaster finishes, Straw-bale construction, cob and hemp-crete. We work with clients on projects ranging from re-model work and retrofits on existing homes, to custom new builds.
Our passion is to build energy efficient homes using natural materials, creating a healthy interior living space. Conventional building often entails petrochemical materials such as latex paints and vinyl flooring. We seek to provide an alternative to these harmful materials. We use lime and clay plasters that are both non-toxic and naturally mold resistant. Clay plasters and paints balance the humidity inside the home by absorbing excess humidity when the air is damp and releasing water vapor when its dry.
Straw Bale Home in Meigs County
This straw bale home was completed in 2021 and is an energy efficient 900 sq foot home with a straw-bale wall system, built on a concrete slab with radiant heat flooring and local southern Ohio poplar trim. The walls were finished with lime plaster on both the interior and exterior.
Straw Bale Home in Durham NC
Nestled at the intersection of artistry and functionality, Selene Interiors stands as an unparalleled emblem of opulence and refinement within the realm of interior design. In an era where spaces are not merely utilitarian, but canvases upon which narratives of sophistication are painted, our agency emerges as a distinguished curator of luxurious living environments. Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of aesthetic grandeur, transcending the conventional and embarking on an odyssey of creative ingenuity.
Cabin Retreat Interior Plaster
We used a lime plaster to apply a veneer finish on the interior of these unique get-away cabins. The showers were finished using a Tadelakt plaster application.
Joel Atkinson Builder, Artist Maker.
I received a Bachelors in Fine Arts degree in 2012. Upon realizing the difficulties in making a living as an artist, I decided to get a job in the building trades, first in historic restoration, and then moving into home renovation.
Feeling a need for a more creative outlet, I chose to pursue Natural Building as a way to incorporate my background in visual arts with home construction. Natural Building has provided an opportunity to blend my creative skills and my experience in the trades into a utilitarian artistry. I aim to build homes that are aesthetically pleasing, sustainable and energy efficient.
