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Natural Building at MAMA TREE
We see natural building as an extension of our regenerative practices
Natural building connects us to ancestral wisdom while offering sustainable solutions for our modern world. These time-tested techniques incorporate locally available materials like clay, sand, straw, and wood to create beautiful, durable structures that work in harmony with our environment. These methods not only reduce our environmental impact but also create healthier living spaces and stronger communities.
Natural Building in Our Climate
Southern California's unique climate presents both challenges & opportunities for natural builders.
Our workshops emphasize techniques that:
- Manage heat through thermal mass and natural cooling
- Handle seasonal rains effectively
- Work with local materials
- Meet local building codes and regulations
- Create fire-resistant structures
Our Team's Experience
Abudu
Abudu is an Earth tender, forest gardener, natural builder & artist who seeks collective health & liberation through conscious practice, education, & relationship. He is also the Seed sower of Akwaaba Urban Food Forest Garden. He spends most of his days working in community at MAMA TREE and tending to the cycles of life on Chumash lands in the Ojai Valley.
Natalie
Natalie has been an avid natural builder since first getting her hands dirty at Quail Springs in 2013. After that experience she was hooked and did an apprenticeship on a cob house build at Spirit Pine in 2015. She has had her hands and feet involved in numerous small homes and earthen ovens since
Teachers in Our Community
Sage Stoneman
Sage Stoneman creates functional art with local, natural and reclaimed materials. He teaches workshops about natural building and exploring creative agency, as well as offering consultation for ecologically responsible construction and landscaping.
Sasha & John @ EarthenShelter
Sasha has been teaching natural building since 2002, co-founding Seven Generations Natural Builders and Vertical Clay, and working with organizations like Cal-Earth, The Canelo Project, and Quail Springs. John, a former coral farmer, transitioned into natural building in 2013, studying at Earthship Academy and Cal-Earth before joining Sasha at Quail Springs, where he deepened his passion for sustainable construction.