Business Details
Adobe Builders for Sustainable Southwestern Homes
Founded in Sedona, Arizona, Beyond Adobe has dedicated itself to the art and science of earthen-based building methods. As licensed general contractors, we specialize in providing adobe bricks and delivering comprehensive Design + Build services that bridge conception to completion. Our commitment to sustainable practices is rooted in over two decades of experience, prioritizing environmental stewardship and resource efficiency. We maintain production yards in Camp Verde, Arizona, and Deming, New Mexico, enabling localized adobe production tailored to urban and rural projects across the American West. Our expertise extends to natural plasters, including earth-based and American Clay finishes, which enhance both aesthetics and eco-friendliness.Through hands-on workshops, we share traditional building techniques with adults and children, fostering community engagement with heritage practices. With fully developed home plans ranging from 450 to 1650 square feet, we cater to diverse architectural styles while ensuring functional, energy-efficient designs. Our sub-contract services support contractors and owner/builders in executing adobe wall construction per approved plans. By blending time-tested methods with modern innovations, we strive to create enduring, affordable structures that harmonize with their surroundings. This dedication positions us as trusted partners in advancing sustainable communities through adobe construction.
Services
Adobe Bricks
Design + Build Projects
Home Floor Plans
Wall Raising Services
Natural Plasters
Adobe Workshops
Highlights and features
- We bring decades of earth-building expertise to every adobe project.
- Our Design + Build process integrates efficient resource use and self-sufficiency strategies.
- We maintain adobe production yards in Arizona and New Mexico for localized material sourcing.
- We are certified installers of American Clay Earth Plasters for natural finishes.
- We offer hands-on workshops preserving traditional adobe construction techniques.
Services
Adobe Bricks
We produce high-quality adobe bricks using traditional methods and locally sourced soils at our production yards in Arizona and New Mexico. Our bricks meet structural requirements for modern construction while preserving heritage building practices. They provide thermal mass benefits and seamless integration with natural surroundings.
Design + Build
Our comprehensive Design + Build approach guides clients from concept through completion using sustainable materials and efficient resource strategies. We specialize in creating functional, energy-efficient spaces that maximize passive solar gain and environmental harmony. This service integrates architectural design with hands-on construction expertise.
Home Floor Plans
We offer professionally developed adobe home plans in traditional, contemporary, and modern styles ranging from 450 to 1650 square feet. Each plan includes detailed elevations and construction documents optimized for eco-friendly living. Designs feature passive solar orientation and efficient space utilization.
Natural Plasters
We provide earth-based plasters made from natural clays and stabilized with lime when needed, along with certified American Clay products. These breathable finishes enhance indoor air quality while offering durable, aesthetically pleasing surfaces. Applications include both interior and exterior adobe wall systems.
Adobe Workshops
Our hands-on workshops teach traditional adobe construction techniques for adults and educational programs for children. Participants learn block-making, wall assembly, and finish applications from experienced instructors. Sessions emphasize sustainable practices and preservation of earth-building heritage.
Questions
What types of adobe construction services do you offer?
We provide full-cycle services including adobe brick production, Design + Build projects, home plans, wall raising, and natural plaster finishes for residential and commercial applications.
Can you help with custom adobe home designs?
Yes, we offer professionally drawn home plans ranging from 450 to 1650 square feet in traditional, contemporary, and modern styles, fully developed with all necessary construction details.
Do you serve locations outside Arizona?
We work throughout the American West, with adobe production capabilities in both Arizona and New Mexico for localized material sourcing.
Are your natural plasters eco-friendly?
Our earth plasters use sustainable materials and we are certified installers of American Clay products made with natural clays and recycled aggregates.
Do you provide training for adobe construction?
We offer hands-on workshops teaching traditional adobe building techniques for both experienced builders and beginners.
