Author: Michael G. Smith


Michael G. Smith lives at Emerald Earth Sanctuary in Northern California, where he is working to build connection into every aspect of his life. When not building, teaching, gardening, writing, or attending meetings, he enjoys gathering wild mushrooms and eating acorns. See www.emeraldearth.org for upcoming workshops.

Articles by Michael G. Smith include:

  • Natural Building and Community (Issue # 139)
  • Teaching Hands-On Workshops in Community (Issue # 147)

Natural Building and Community

Posted on June 7, 2008 by

The communities movement and the natural building movement share the goal of forming meaningful relationships–with other people and with one’s own home. In fact, natural building practically demands community.