The desert is a magical place. It shows us how life can be both fragile and strong, and reminds us how much we depend on nature.
This small earth house is built around a special dome shape and uses different natural building methods like cob, wattle and daub, and earth bag construction.
The people who built it, who also teach others how to build with natural materials, used this house to try new ideas and show what can be done with these techniques.
Sasha and John live in this house, which is part of a community called Quail Springs. This community has many natural homes and small buildings.
It covers more than 400 acres and is next to the Los Padres National Forest. People who live there, like teachers, farmers, and builders, focus on living in ways that help nature thrive.
