Protecting the Craft. Responding to the Climate.
The Berkeley Hills are changing. With the 2026 EMBER Initiative deadline approaching, fire hardening is no longer just an upgrade—it's a critical evolution of the home.
At Traditional Craftworks, we approach fire resiliency through the lens of durability and artisan craft. We don't just "fix vents"; we integrate non-combustible systems into the aesthetic of your property so your home is both beautiful and compliant.
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A sauna shouldn’t feel like an appliance dropped onto your lawn; it should feel like it was there from the beginning. While the internal mechanics matter, the key to a successful installation lies in site planning and material selection.
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Every material in a home has a story — where it came from, how it was made, and where it will end up when its life is done. Choosing sustainable, reused, and recycled materials isn’t just about saving resources; it’s about weaving homes into a bigger cycle of stewardship and creativity.
When we give materials a second life, we honor their history, reduce waste, and build homes that reflect a deeper respect for the planet.
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The walls of a home do more than hold up a roof — they set the stage for comfort, health, and connection to the outside world. Building with natural materials like earthen plaster and strawbale isn’t just a design choice. It’s a philosophy: creating spaces that breathe, age gracefully, and leave a lighter footprint on the earth.
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