Designed for Life
sustainable, efficient + healthy housing
architect +
natural builder
the best lessons of the old + the new:
building + design in taos, New Mexico, since 1988
mark Goldman feels fortunate to have worked + learned from the builders of the Taos pueblo, the local hispanic + the classic taos hippie builders.
through lessons of multi-generational local influence of earthen techniques, integrated with a fine art degree (uni santa barbara), a master’s of science in green building (san francisco institute of architecture), + an architecture degree (boston architecture college), mark provides a unique yet sophisticated approach to natural building.
community +
philanthropy
Northern New Mexico is concentrated in sustainable building, the Taos pueblo being the core, with over 1,000 years of living architectural history.
Through various avenues such as the educational program of construction technology (UNM), + working together with local non-profits, mark provides knowledge, skill sharing, homes, + shelter for the taos county community.
his mission is to provide the roots, the shelter + the knowledge to help taoseños flourish, live healthily, sustainably, + autonomously.
construction drawings
interested in building your own earthen home? check out our architecturally stamped pre-drawn plans FOR PURCHASE.
