Back to Nature: Wisconsin Bred Designer Finds Inspiration in the Forest

July 13th, 2009

April, 2009

Timber Homes Illustrated just published an interview with Roald, here’s an exerpt:

“Timber Homes Illustrated: Tell us how you got started with this focus.

“Roald Gundersen:  I grew up in the forests of Wisconsin, which I think instilled in me a passion for forestry and building with wood.  As a child, I must have built 20 forts using the forest materials near our home.  After my architectural degree and eight years of architectural office work, I came back to my roots in Wisconsin and built a small passive solar home, greenhouse and garden.  I used forest thinning and straw bales for wall and roof insulation, local stone, sand and clay for finishes.  I was looking to redefine my relationships with the things I depended upon in a more sustainable fashion.”

Lobred, Peter.  2009. “Back to Nature: Wisconsin Bred Designer finds Inspiration and Industry in the Forest.” Timber Homes Illustrated.  April, 24-29. For a link to the article click here or here.

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