Holistic Building: Architect Uses Local Trees for Houses

July 13th, 2009

August 2007

The Radish Magazine (Healthy Living from the Ground Up), features Roald Gundersen and explains why Whole Tree buildings, are safer, stronger, cheaper and better for the environment:

“When you hear Roald Gundersen use the words “local,” “sustainable,” “better for us and for the environment,” you probably assume that he is talking about food. But he’s not — he’s talking about houses.

“Gundersen is a “whole tree architect,” which is exactly what it sounds like. His designs incorporate the whole tree: round timbers, curves and “what a tree does so well:” branches.”

Janicek, Elizabeth.  2007.  “Holistic Building: architect uses local trees for houses – curves and all.”  Radish.  August, 14-15.  For a link to the article click here.

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