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Bringing shades of green to any building project |
Currently the building industry is undergoing a major shift toward sustainable and green building due to an increased awareness in the general public regarding the resources used by the conventional building industry.
Having worked in both traditional construction and being ourselves committed to natural building, we bring our lifestyle preference into our chosen profession and are here to work with owner-builders to incorporate sustainable practices, or natural building into any project. As each person has his or her interpretation of green and sustainable practices, we will assist you in defining and creating your green home, by any degree.
At Earthen Touch Builders, we are life and building partner-contractors who specialize in natural building methods to create healthy homes using sustainable materials which are gentle to the earth.
For the owner-builder who needs assistance, to projects where we create for you from beginning to end, we are here to guide you to a finished product with both economy and quality top of mind.
From adobe, straw-bale, cob and light-straw clay to traditional construction, we bring into
your project the elements which work best for you. Using earthen
and lime plasters, and other natural materials for finishing, we help make a home warm, friendly and beautiful. Our workmanship is high end with attention to detail
as our specialty.
We have worked and studied in the natural building world for years, applying and living those methods of sustainability which we believe in and support through our daily lives.
Our belief is such that we utilize minimal resources in our work, and embrace the methods which make a home more efficient, earth-friendly and healthy for both the planet and inhabitants.
Our work is not limited to New Mexico as we are mobile and able to travel to an area for extended periods for 24 hour onsite attention to your project.
We have worked across the board in terms of project type and size. We will help create your vision and also consult on any project you have in mind.
Should you require design assistance in the beginning of any project, we work with committed natural building architects as part of our team.
Whether you would like to make your home more sustainable, healthier, or simply need advice on the natural building process, we are here to help you along the way.
A list of our services include:
Straw Bale Construction
Adobe Construction
Cob Construction
Light-Straw Clay Construction
Custom Adobe Beautification & Restoration
Rough & Finish Carpentry Work
Foundations, Framing, Flooring & Roofing
Earthen Plastering-Interior and Exterior
Interior Decorative Earthen Plastering
Consulting for Interior and Exterior Detailing
Interior and Exterior Tile Design/Installation
Design in partnership with subcontractors on :
- Electrical & Plumbing Systems
- Solar Electrical & Hot Water Systems
- Radiant Floor Heating Systems
- Home Heating & Cooling Systems
Installation of Wooden, Tiled and Earthen
Floors - also called Poured Adobe Floors
Owner-Builder Architectural Design Assistance