We get a version of this question often, usually from architecture students who’ve just discovered Earthship Biotecture and are trying to reverse-engineer a career path from it: should I get a master’s in sustainable design, or is a standard architecture degree enough? Our answer tends to surprise people. For most candidates, we’d rather see a … Read more
What clients with chemical sensitivities, fire concerns, and long-term health in mind deserve to know. In conversations about healthy buildings, insulation is one of the most misunderstood—and emotionally charged—topics. Clients often ask a deceptively simple question: “What is the most non-toxic insulation?” The honest answer is nuanced. There is no insulation material that is non-toxic … Read more
Pangea Biotecture is an integrated design–build and development platform focused on delivering housing and community infrastructure that is affordable, resilient, and regenerative by design. Pangea addresses the upfront cost of construction and the long-term operational realities that ultimately determine whether housing remains stable, dignified, and financially viable for the people it serves. Pangea’s core premise … Read more
Long before today’s affordable housing crisis, the federal government took direct, large-scale action to house working Americans, and the results were striking. During World War I, the U.S. faced an urgent housing shortage as tens of thousands of industrial workers rushed to shipyards, steel mills, and other defense related industries. In response, Congress and President … Read more
Affordability, Regenerative Housing, and the Biotecture Academy Good afternoon, everyone. It is an honor to be here with colleagues who shape the future of our communities—planners, designers, policymakers, and advocates committed to the art and responsibility of place-making. Today, I want to speak about a simple truth that sits at the center of land, culture, … Read more
Across New Mexico, rural communities are grappling with aging housing stock, vacant and blighted properties, and a lack of affordable, healthy homes. This panel explores bold, cross-sector strategies to turn those challenges into opportunities for long-term resilience and revitalization. This session offers practical insights, replicable models, and policy context for leaders looking to tackle rural … Read more
KSFR | By Dennis Carroll Published September 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM MDT 00:00:00 [Speaker 1] When it comes to building affordable houses and towers, Jonah Reynolds will tell you that there are only three words that really matter, sustainable, sustainable, and sustainable. 00:00:13 [Speaker 1] Reynolds, the son of Michael Reynolds, who gave us the … Read more
A Complete Guide to Building Beyond Sustainability Introduction: Why Regeneration Matters Now We are no longer in an era where doing “less harm” is good enough. The environmental and social crises we face, climate disruption, housing insecurity, water scarcity, and ecosystem collapse, demand a deeper and more active response. That response is regeneration. Regenerative architecture … Read more
In July 2025 the Taos News reported on the start of Chamisa Verde, seven deed-restricted homes in Taos, and on the COBOD BOD2 construction printer that arrived on site that summer. The article describes the plans as they stood at the time. For the project as it stands now, with some homes in 3D-printed concrete … Read more
In March 2025, the Taos County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed Resolution 2025-14, officially adopting the Taos County Housing Manual as the governing document for all county-supported affordable housing programs. This resolution formalizes the policies and procedures for eligibility, financing, occupancy, resale, and monitoring of affordable housing projects funded or facilitated by the County. At … Read more
