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: A charismatic natural builder and designer, Trevor Lytle began his eco-design work by co-designing a forest canopy walkway in Olympia, Washington, working closely with the famous epiphyte biologist, Nalina Nadkarni (featured in National Geographic). Trevor is a graduate of the Evergreen State College, in Olympia WA. with a bachelor’s degree in sustainable architecture and agriculture. 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 cobber, and has a knack for rustic carpentry. He is also a certified permaculturist, having studied under Douglas Bullock, Michael Pilarski, and John Valenzuela. Aside from permaculture, Trevor has participated in and taught many workshops on natural building techniques, such as straw-bale and cob, earthbag/superadobe construction. He strives to collaborate with and inspire others to create a positive, healthy future.
- Josh Rudnick: He is a bonded and insured General Contractor with an Engineering degree from Western Washington University, in Bellingham, WA. 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 jobs in Seattle, WA. with excellent referral 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. Recently 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.
