Arquitecta

03/28/2025

https://www.facebook.com/100086518764962/posts/640515158842437/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Should be a great tour - see you there!

Carl Gradek is one of the few builders in Austin specializing in bespoke, sustainable hempcrete homes—blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge, sustainable materials.

03/18/2024

Sweet kitchen renovation. We scraped the painted floor and applied wax, scraped and sealed and raised the upper cabinet, removed fake wood (ugh) shelving next to stove and replaced with wine crates, plus added a wood shelving unit next to fridge. Super low budget but made a huge difference!

09/15/2023

Gorgeous duplex available in Alta Vista neighborhood in San Antonio. DM for info.

05/13/2023

New book on my favorite table.
What are you reading?

04/11/2023

Working on a historic duplex in the Alta Vista neighborhood in San Antonio. Beautiful original shiplap wall was uncovered. The boards were removed to add insulation. After sanding, the boards were re-installed using the original nails. Now we need to work on the gap.

04/03/2023

I am sure a few of you are looking for a CEB machine. Boom! Here you go.

Compressed Earth Blocks - CEB Machinery Soil Testing - Site Selection - Project Management - Consulting - Research

03/11/2023

Worked on a rubble trench foundation for Hearthfire Farm Community. A great start for a CEB (compressed earth block) studio. This is a great hands on opportunity! Let me know if you’d like to volunteer. It is fun and rewarding 🪷

02/05/2023

https://architizer.com/blog/inspiration/stories/compressed-earth-blocks-sustainable-construction/

Compressed earth blocks are proving to be a versatile and architecturally exciting solution for sustainable projects in both rural and urban areas.

10/26/2022

I had no idea FLW designed an adobe house.

The previous owner had done little to upkeep the Santa Fe residence, a ’40s design built in 1984. So a new one stepped in to resurrect it.

09/27/2022

Arrived in Santa Fe under the open arms of a double rainbow and left with the light from a generous sunset. Thanks to for the Earth USA 2022 ticket! This was my third visit to this most inspiring conference and I look forward to Earth USA 2024 🤎.

08/25/2022

Even Airbnb knows what’s what.

05/04/2022

So grateful to have taken part in Earthen Construction Initiative's rammed earth workshop!