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YOU DON'T NEED MORE INSPIRATION.
YOU NEED A PLAN.
You already have Pinterest boards saved, hours of videos watched, building systems you're considering, and plenty of ideas for what your home could become.
The hard part is knowing which decisions to make, in what order, and whether they'll actually work together...
FROM RAW LAND TO CONSTRUCTION
OBSERVE
From a dream →
to a realistic parameters
Understand your land, climate, budget, and legal requirements before investing in a design.
Discover what’s realistic and understand what it will take—so you can move forward with an achievable plan.
DESIGN
From what's possible
→ to what's personal
Take the lead in shaping a home around YOU: your routines, your growth, your values.
With collaborative guidance, turn what you’ve learned into a design you understand, believe in, and feel excited to bring to life.
DETAIL
Overwhelming options
→ to confident choices
Choose materials, methods, and systems that fit your climate, values, and budget.
With guidance on costs and construction details, make informed decisions and move toward building with confidence.
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From first questions → to construction-ready plans in 6–9 months
A clear, step-by-step process that moves your project forward without rushing the decisions that matter.
THIS ISN'T ANOTHER
ONLINE COURSE.
Information and ideas are everywhere.
Knowing what applies to your project is the hard part.
Resilient By Design combines education with ongoing professional guidance and practical tools, so you can apply what you're learning directly to the real decisions you're making about your home.
INSIDE, YOU'LL HAVE ACCESS TO:
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REAL PEOPLE. REAL PROJECTS. REAL DECISIONS.
"Having an exterior resource to get input, criticism, and resources from is invaluable. Having this resource makes the dream less of a dream and more of a reality"
- Ian H.
"The most important part about the work is that it is slowing me down in spending my money"
- Virginia G.
"It's like have a reality check to what we actually imagine.... not “pie in the sky” we thought was going to be but being ... rooted and grounded in some really informed facts”
-Tim & Leticia P.
Years ago, I set out to build my own forever home. I was resourceful and motivated, but I made costly mistakes because I rushed ahead and underestimated how much groundwork was needed during the planning phases.
I learned the hard way that the true foundation of a resilient home starts long before sketching a floor plan—it starts with intention, planning, and alignment between your long-term goals, the land, and the systems you’ll rely on for years to come.
Now, after over a decade of designing custom homes with natural materials like bamboo, strawbale, and earth blocks across diverse climates, using passive techniques, I’ve distilled what actually matters into a clear framework for navigating the design process.
If you’re building your first home from the ground up and want it to reflect your values, support your lifestyle, connect you deeply to the land—and become a legacy you’re proud to pass down—you’re in the right place.
HI, I'M CHRISTINA...
NATURE NERDS, AT YOUR SERVICE
A TEAM YOU DON'T HAVE TO ASSEMBLE
Designing an unconventional home often means finding—and paying—multiple professionals who understand your values, then figuring out how to coordinate their advice.
RBD brings that expertise together in one place, while keeping you at the center of the design process.
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
RESILIENT BY DESIGN
Shared Values:
Naturally efficient designs are the heart of the program
You Lead the Design:
Gain the knowledge and confidence to guide your own project on your terms.
One Connected Framework:
A step-by-step system that adapts to your land, climate, and goals.
Long-term Support:
Support from early planning all the way through construction.
CONVENTIONAL
Generic Approach:
Healthy or sustainable options are treated as optional
Professional-led Decisions:
Your opinion is often overshadowed by professional decisions.
Disconnected Phases:
No clear path forward or one-size-fits-all approaches.
Phase-by-phase Consultants:
Professionals are only involved in one phase of the project
IS RESILIENT BY DESIGN RIGHT FOR YOU?
THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF ...
You’re looking for a fast, plug-and-play approach to designing and building a home.
You’re a developer focused on producing cookie-cutter properties.
You’re not designing for yourself or your family.
You see your home solely as an investment, rather than a foundation for your lifestyle.
You don’t prioritize resilience, health, or non-toxic materials and methods.
This is a vacation home you don’t plan to spend meaningful time in.
You’re simply looking for a few hours of one-on-one consulting rather than a deeper, guided process.
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THIS IS FOR YOU IF ...
You’re looking for land and are preparing to build your resilient home from the ground up.
You value natural materials, leveraging your unique climate, and long-term durability.
You want your home to live in harmony with the land—not get cut off against it.
You’re seeking structure, support, and strategy—not just inspiration and DIY tips
You’re ready to lead the project, and are committed to bringing your vision to life
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YOUR HOME MAY BE
ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROJECTS OF YOUR LIFE.
You don't need to have every answer before you begin.
You need a process for finding the right answers as you go.
Tell us a little about your land, your project, and where you are in the process.
If Resilient By Design looks like the right fit, you'll be able to schedule a call with our strategy advisor to see whether the program makes sense for you.
