Water is one of our most precious resources, and in California we feel that reality every day. A greywater system — which redirects water from showers, sinks, and laundry to irrigate your landscape — is one of the simplest, most impactful ways to close the loop in your home.
At Traditional Craftworks, we like to think of greywater as an old idea brought into the present: using what you already have, designing with care, and letting your home work in rhythm with the land.
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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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Every home starts with its walls — they’re the bones of the space, shaping how it performs, how it feels, and how it stands against time. The way those walls are built doesn’t just affect strength and efficiency — it defines the daily experience of living inside.
Building with ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) is more than a structural choice. It’s a way to create a home that is resilient, efficient, and enduring, while treading lighter on the planet we all share.
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