An umbrella organization created to disseminate and coordinate information and activities regarding natural building, sustainable architecture, and ecological living.



We are witnessing a renaissance in the way we build houses. This renaissance, known as "natural building," is where ancient tradition meets a modern pioneering spirit. People seeking to create a home which is healthy, beautiful and sustainable are turning to old/new technologies such as straw-bale construction, cob and permaculture. These rely on local materials and skills to create an architecture rooted in place and community, and an edible natural landscape around it.