Nomadic Earth Architecture is a nonprofit committed to building justice through architecture, working with communities worldwide who face displacement, oppression, and environmental injustice. Architecture should be a tool for resilience, resistance, and renewal — not a luxury for the privileged few. This is a space where sustainable structures meet sustainable justice as we work to build with the earth, for the earth, alongside those most impacted by injustice. Our structures are living testaments to a future where no one is left behind. We honor indigenous knowledge, local wisdom, and the power of collective creation that highlight the true architects of our projects as the local communities themselves. We believe in supporting local communities, which is why we source locally accessible materials sustainably and work closely with local artisans. This opens the possibility to create jobs, builds local skills, and ensures our construction methods are grounded in local traditions. Through our workshops, we educate volunteers and community members on how to use magnesium-based solutions in construction, combining traditional and modern techniques to create homes that are both functional and environmentally friendly.

Mission

To share knowledge of natural building across cultures and collaborate with communities to build non-toxic living spaces out of locally available materials

Vision

Creating a network of support and resources for communities around the world to learn to build their own natural homes

Building Where You Are, With What You Have, in even the most Remote Communities

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Building Where You Are, With What You Have, in even the most Remote Communities 〰️

Ways to get Involved

Attend a Natural Building Workshop

Testimonials

"I learned a lot at the superadobe dome training in Mantapala Refugee Settlement. Especially learning about the compass arm was the most important, It was the basis of our dome training. The compass is the true measure in how to make the strong round roof. I know my community will be able to benefit from the knowledge you shared with us." 

Ruvyogo Denis Kashindi

-The Democratic Republic of the Congo

"What we learned was really valuable for us in our village. My favorite part was learning how to construct a new model of house that we never seen before. I like the way the round dome shape looks. I want to do it again, to build it on my own, and know it is possible."

Rebecca Chomba

- The Democratic Republic of Congo

"I began my internship with an interest in non-toxic building practices, but I did not realize the complexity of this field until after working with James. James was extremely knowledgeable and generously provided me with many different sources of information. I not only learned the structural benefits to natural building, but also the physical and mental wellness aspect of non-toxic structures. I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to intern with James and for the open-source information approach that he took to working with me."

Kayla Andersen

- United States

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Contact us

nomadiceartharchitecture@gmail.com