Who we are
ARCHEARTH IS A DESIGN FIRM COMMITTED TO THE NATURAL ART OF LIVING HEALTHY. WE SPECIALIZE IN ALTERNATIVE ARCHITECTURE AND NATURAL BUILDING. WE PROVIDE BUILDING PLANS OF ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES, REMODELS & ADDITION FOR CLIENTS WHO WANT TO LIVE IN AN ENVIRONMENT, HEALTHY AND PROMOTES CREATIVITY IN OUR LIVES.
- Trevor Lytle: Trevor is a graduate of the Evergreen State College, in Olympia WA. with a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Architecture and Agriculture. 2000 Trevor Lytle began his eco-design work with the Forest Canopy Walkway System in Olympia, Washington. Trevor worked closely with the famous epiphyte biologist, Nalina Nadkarni (featured in National Geographic). He focused on the underground sections and constructed the two detailed models of the complete project.
After presenting the Forest Canapy Walkway at the University of Hawaii. Trevor enrolled in an intensive Permaculture Course where he studied under Douglas Bullock, Michael Pilarski, and John Valenzuela. He became a certified permaculturist developing properties for clients and instructing them on efficient ways of creating self sufficient ecosystems that reduce the labor and cost input for the future. He undertook a natural building apprenticeship with master carpenter, Greg Marchese, which, in a sense, cemented his belief that natural building can coexist with a modern lifestyle and conveniences. Trevor is an avid cob builder, and has a knack for custom carpentry. Trevor has participated in and taught many workshops on natural building techniques, such as straw-bale, cob, and earthbag construction. He strives to collaborate with and inspire others to create a positive, healthy future. One of Trevor’s best known projects was designing and overseeing the Worlds Largest EarthBag Dome on the island of Koh Phangan Thailand. The design tied in the spiritual needs of a yoga community to harness the power of sound.
Back in Portland Oregon Trevor settled down at Endpoint Design firm where he was led by an award winning designer Ed Spencer. Trevor dove into researching building codes, alternative materials & methods for the firm. He developed one of his most valuable skills as an architect at Endpoint Design, the ability to listen to the clients desires and special needs and draft it into a coherent plan for the builder. Most recently Trevor has been practicing architecture in Southwest Colorado where he provides custom designs to fulfill his clients dreams.
- Josh Rudnick: He is a licensed, bonded, and insured General Contractor with an Engineering degree from Western Washington University. He is a real Renaissance man of this time and has more keen sense and drive than most people achieve over a lifetime. He has been taking things apart and rebuilding them since childhood, always looking to understand and develop further. He has worked in the construction management field since his graduation, and has worked on multi-million dollar projects across Washington State. He is an avid number cruncher, and it was a blessing to have him work at Sound Temple Project in Thailand. He and his wife Jenny work wonderfully together. Since then they have tackled many remodel-addition jobs in Seattle to Crystal Mountain with excellent referrals from clients. Josh is methodical in his work and produces nothing but accuracy. He is the back bone of all ArchEarth’s projects.
- Jenny Wagner Rudnick: Jenny graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Horticulture Science and Plant Pathology. As a free spirit she is dedicated to natural building and to the art of living healthy. She is also highly organized and an efficient researcher. She was a key component at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. She is part of United Plant Savers of America, protecting rare and endangered medicinal plants, and has lived abroad in the Czech Republic studying agriculture, and architecture. Jenny traveled to Thailand after the Tsunami to build the Sound Temple and Facilities in the Phuket region. She is a plaster queen, bag laying mama. Jenny brings a passionate heart to ArchEarth’s Design Team. Jenny and her husband completed the Pacific Crest Trail in one season. Anyone who can endure 2,650 miles Mexico to Canada on foot can accomplish anything.
