Michael Frerking began Living Systems Sustainable Architecture (LSSA) 33 years ago after experiencing the devastation caused by clear cutting in the Pacific northwest. Dedicated from the beginning to the practice of energy and resource efficiency and earth construction, Michael became one of the first architects in the southwest exclusively and steadfastly to promote sustainable architecture featuring the beauty of high mass earthen walls for passive solar and earth friendly products for a healthy and resource efficient home.

Although beginning with adobe and rammed earth, Michael began to chart a new course in 1995 when he pioneered a unique technology – poured earth – which allowed him simultaneously to reduce the time and cost of labor while raising both strength and insulation values for earthen buildings.

Today, Michael’s goals are four-fold: first, to design “zero-load,” high mass buildings that actually produce excess energy and water as well as reduce CO2 production; second, to make available to the middle market elegantly designed sustainable earthen homes; third, to create buildings made to last for generations but at the end of their life can be regenerated or recycled; and, fourth, to make use of local and regional renewable resources.

We take pride in thoughtfully conceived homes that are:
– Aesthetically pleasing
– Healthy
– Environmentally sound
– Resource and energy efficient
– Made to last for generations