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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 tried and true 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.​