Bringing shades of green to any building project
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building healthy homes
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custom earthen touches
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natural walls, natural homes -
from simple to complex
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unique interior detailing
We specialize in building methods using sustainable materials to create healthy, beautiful homes - and more.
At Earthen Touch Natural Builders, we bring living with awareness and sustainability to every project we undertake.
We design and build homes both on and off-grid, and can design/install rain catchment systems as a main water source. The design and installation of solar electric (PV) and solar panels for in-floor radiant heating is also a service we provide.
UPDATE. As of Jan. 2022 we are limiting our project area – working closer to in El Rito, NM near Abiquiu (not the El Rito located north of Taos). We are unable to take on projects more than an hour from our home – focusing solely upon projects in Abiquiu, Ojo Caliente, El Rito and surrounding areas.
Due to a high request for new homes we are unable to take on any add-on or renovation projects for the foreseeable future. We also are no longer taking on any sub-contracting projects providing our earthen specialties.
As licensed sustainable building contractors, we bring elements to any project which work best for you. For quality control, we don’t simply sub-contract everything out but are both “on the tools” building day to day. Call us at 505-929-7350 or send an email for more details.
In 2019 we added a new page – Buying Land – suggestions for those looking to buy or build on raw land in New Mexico. Here is an informative article for those considering installing solar panels (PVs).
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In 2018 we installed a wind turbine to supplement a 5.4 kW solar PV system in an area which often receives strong winds – an exciting first.
Also in 2018 we created our first small jobsite solar PV array. The portable design will allow us to take it with us on all future projects and work off-grid.
Having worked on a variety of wall systems and materials, our skill set is constantly evolving. Tackling a variety of sustainable building systems keeps our projects varied – from straw bale, adobe, highly insulated stick framed homes, to highly insulated ICF blocks, and more.
Using earthen and lime plasters, and other natural materials for finishing helps make a home warm, healthy and beautiful. Our workmanship is high end – with attention to detail our most noted specialty.
As each person has his or her interpretation of green or sustainable practices, we will assist you in defining and creating your green home, by any degree.
For the home owner who needs design assistance, or a project we create for you from beginning to end, we will guide you to a finished product with both economy and quality top of mind.
Our belief is such that we utilize minimal resources in our work, and embrace methods which make a home more efficient, earth-friendly and healthy for both the planet and inhabitants.
For more detail on how we incorporate sustainable living in our own home (link)
Given we are a small company often building with natural materials when we can – we are often asked if we hold workshops or allow clients to provide sweat equity. We provide neither of those options.
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