hempcrete

A masonry system using lime concrete blocks made with hemp hurd as the cellulose filler. Ultra light weight blocks mean faster build times with no portland cement.

rammed earth

An incredibly beautiful wall solution that involves layers of earthen material laid inside a formwork, creating a high-end stratified wall pattern. Rammed earth is highly energy- efficient and insulative.

compressed earth

A load bearing masonry system using bricks that are compressed instead of fired, meaning they are quicker to produce and have a lower embodied energy. Bricks can even be manufactured on site, using site material.

straw bale

Straw bales are inserted between occasional framed studs to create a super efficient, highly insulating, and cost effective wall system.

light straw clay

A Light Straw Clay system (LSC) is an infill material that is inserted between a timber frame or post and beam structure.

cob

A load bearing wall system using an optimized ratio of clay, sand, and straw that is sculpted wet for added strength and lower embodied energy. Materials can be harvested onsite.

LIME PLASTER + lime Wash

This exterior finish works together with any of the monolithic wall systems above to control moisture and temperature in your home. This finish will last for hundreds of years as the lime calcifies over time.

interior CLAY PLASTER

Most homes are finished with synthetic paints, which release harmful VOCs the air you breathe. This alternative, non-toxic interior finish lets you and your walls breathe easy, while releasing healthy negative ions.

proper solar DESIGN WILL save you MONEY

A solar designed house accepts heat from the sun in the winter, and sheds heat in the summer, saving you hundreds on your heating and cooling bills. Thoughtful window sizes and placement will bring in natural light and help you save on electricity. High performance doesn’t have to be expensive. These solar design moves are free, they just require knowledge of how to use the sun to the home’s advantage.

design

in-house architectural design team

Our design team works with you to create a design that fits the needs of you and your family. We understand the unique challenges of natural building and possess the experience to design the home you want in a way that is easy to build. Our design team works hand in hand with our build team to guarantee the finished product exceeds your expectations. This approach helps save you money and headaches since everyone is on the same team! With integrated project delivery, design never ends as we can easily make changes at any stage of the build process.

build

our crews build homes that last

Natural building is more than our profession, its our life passion. Our experienced crew is here to build a better world, and it shows in our projects. Texas Healthy Homes last 3-4 times longer than typical residential construction, because we build using simple materials with long lifespans. Each member of our build crew is trained in every stage of the build process and in turn they take personal responsibility to deliver you the utmost finish quality.