Artistic, ecological and sustainable building for your deeply resonant home.

Welcome to Earth Dragon. We specialize in crafting carbon negative buildings with modern approaches to traditional techniques that empower communities and connect people to authentic, place based patterns of living.

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our services:

A house under construction with exposed wood framing and a red roof, surrounded by trees and a mountain landscape in the background.

natural wall systems

We bring over twenty years of expertise installing ecological, carbon-sequestering wall systems, including strawbale, light straw clay, rammed earth, and sustainable hempcrete.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a mountain-themed mural painted on the wall, and decorative hanging garlands made of dried flowers and plants on the ceiling. There are black pendant lights hanging above the table.

plasters and artistic finishes

Our interior and exterior earthen finishes provide essential fire resiliency while adding a smooth rustic elegance that magically transforms your house into a living work of art.

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Consulting and Education

From pre-design consulting to hands-on natural building workshops, our educational services empower DIY homeowners to demystify construction and foster deep community connections.

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A black and white stylized owl illustration with intricate patterns, mounted on a yellow circular background.
Wood stove with a fire burning, stacked firewood next to it, in a cozy wooden cabin interior.
A small yellow stucco house with black-framed windows and a red door under a blue sky with some clouds, surrounded by trees, construction materials, and workers.
An empty traditional Japanese-style room with wooden floors, beige walls, a window showing greenery outside, a cushion, and a tray with teacups and a teapot.
A two-story house with orange siding and a gable roof, surrounded by trees and gardening tools, with laundry hanging outside.
A girl in a pink dress and black boots standing on a large, sculpted brown tree trunk structure with her arms outstretched inside a building.
A wooden door with a grid pattern of square panels and a door handle, set in a green-painted wall in a room with a wooden ceiling and a smoke detector.
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A person with gray hair and glasses wearing a plaid shirt and a bandana around their neck is working on a construction project, using a trowel to spread material on a wooden surface. In the foreground, a baby is sleeping in a car seat covered with a
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Interior view of a room with a wood-paneled ceiling and a window, with fairy lights hanging along the wall.
A house under construction with a wooden roof structure, surrounded by trees and grass, on a clear day with blue sky.
A small, round building with a roof that appears to be part of a traditional indigenous house, featuring black and red geometric and animal-like designs on its exterior walls, located outdoors surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A small house with a wooden roof partially covered by a large tree with green leaves. The house has a chimney and a window, and the area around it is a dirt yard with some grass and rocks.
Interior view of a circular room with a wooden ceiling and multiple small built-in alcoves in the wall, featuring a glass skylight depicting trees and the sky above.
Empty kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a window with a view outside.
Three women working together on a house construction project. They are applying exterior wall insulation or plaster, standing on a ladder and scaffolding. The setting is outdoors with a partially built structure next to an unfinished wall.
Interior view of a house under construction or renovation with unfinished wood railings, a small window, a corner stove, and a wooden countertop in the foreground.
A person installing wooden ceiling panels with a nail gun, accompanied by a dog, inside a room with windows and a ladder.
Interior view of a small, rustic room with unfinished clay or mud walls, two small windows showing an outdoor street scene, and a ceiling with wooden paneling and a central skylight.
A house under construction is situated on a hillside surrounded by dense forest. The house has a unique octagonal roof, and there are various construction materials and tools nearby, with a few cars parked in the background.
A two-story house under construction with a round, multi-tiered roof, situated on a sloped terrain in a rural, wooded area. Building materials and scaffolding are visible around the house.
A person with curly brown hair and light skin wearing a white long-sleeve shirt, working on a woodworking project with a saw, cutting a piece of wood on the floor in a room with a wooden wall.
Woman standing in a partially finished room, touching a doorway with a wooden frame, surrounded by construction tools and equipment.
Three people standing on a wooden construction platform in a forested area, holding tools, with a clear blue sky overhead.
A wooden house under construction with a metal roof, surrounded by grassy land and trees, with hills in the background and ladders leaning against the house.
Interior view of a room with wooden beams and a window letting in natural light.
People working on a large clay wall outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and mountains in the background.
A wooden loft or attic with a small stained glass window of a butterfly, colorful curtains, and various decorative items.
Group of people standing in front of a red barn with a sign that reads 'learning garden,' outdoors on a sunny day.
Interior of a room with large windows showing people outside, a table with a white tablecloth, and a vase with flowers on the windowsill.
Colorful garden with a round mosaic table, a tree, a green house with a curved window, a stucco structure with a chimney, and a wooden fence in the background.
A backyard with a small house, a garden area with potted plants, a compost bin, and a vegetable garden. The roof of the house is covered with various plants and moss, and the yard is enclosed with a fence.
Two women standing on a porch of a small house under construction, with a background of messy yard and other buildings, under a blue sky with clouds.
People working together on a construction project, building a wooden structure outdoors with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Woman standing outdoors near a green wall of a building, smiling, wearing an orange tank top, jeans, and boots, with a motorbike helmet hanging from her hand, and a wooden fence in the background.
View of a house under construction with wooden framing, a red roof, scaffolding, a water tank, and construction tools and materials in the foreground, set against a background of trees and mountains.
A house under construction with visible wooden framing, a red roof, and open walls, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.
A rustic wooden shelf with natural wood finish and a metal panel with gear and floral patterns, mounted on a yellow wall.
Interior of a room with a wood-burning stove, fire burning inside, with a stack of firewood underneath, large windows showing trees outside, in a house under construction with an unfinished floor.
A two-story yellow house with a wrap-around porch, satellite dish, and hanging flower baskets, situated on a dirt lot.
An empty room with a wooden ceiling, two small windows, a wooden dresser, and dark floor tiles.
Empty room with blue walls, two wooden-framed windows, and a space heater on a concrete floor.
A house under construction with beige siding, multiple windows, and a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and building materials, under a cloudy sky.
Construction site showing a house with new framing, blue sky, and trees in the background, with rough ground and debris in the foreground.
Interior of a small bathroom with wooden walls and ceiling, black tiled floor, a rectangular white sink with a black faucet on a wooden vanity, and two windows showing green trees outside.
A wooden slatted wall under construction with a blue and red painted edge, next to a ladder, on a concrete floor covered with protective paper.
Interior view of a room with wooden paneling, black painted walls, and a door leading outside to a rocky landscape and construction materials.
Two people working on a wall, applying plaster or paint, with various tools and supplies on a small ladder and a workbench.
The image shows the rooftops of multiple modern houses with metal roofs, set against a clear blue sky with a mountain in the background. There are trees, shrubs, and a landscaped yard with a stone pathway and a small garden in the foreground.
Progress on building a small curved structure, possibly a tiny house or shed, surrounded by trees with green leaves and a bright blue sky. Construction materials and tools are visible around the site.
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  • “Lydia has led and assisted in many a building project on my property and it is always a pleasure to work with her. She is highly professional, punctual, friendly, and her breadth of experience really shows in her mastery of the natural building skillset.”

    • Carla David owner of Wild Wines Little Applegate OR

  • “Working with Lydia was great! She and I built a strawbale and plaster ADU, and she handled all of the parts I didn’t know how to do – stacking bales, interior and exterior plaster, and the clay floor. The end result was beautiful, and I can’t wait to build another one!”

    -Justin Hymas owner of Ashland Builders Oregon

  • “We have used Lydia for two strawbale construction projects as well as four plastering projects. One of them was a mini-house and the other, a very large 5000 sqft. multi-family townhouse. Lydia worked well with us, the clients, the architects, and other contractors during the design and planning phase of the projects; she patiently sourced and tested various plaster colors for us until we were satisfied. She did an excellent job with raising the strawbale walls and left us with a beautiful, finished plaster work that is joyful as a lived-in experience. We love working with Lydia and would keep hiring her again in a heartbeat for all our future natural building projects.”

    -Radhika Thekkath Ashland, OR

  • “Lydia has done various natural building projects for my family and me over the years and we've always been very happy with her work. The largest project was the outside plaster of our strawbale home. The plaster is beautiful; the coloring is well-blended and the texture is smooth and structurally sound. Lydia is easy to work with, full of integrity, and always reliable. Highly recommend!”

    • Katie Guidotti ND Table Rock, OR

  • “Lydia is a "craftsman" in every sense of the word. Simply put she is of maximum service. And if that is not enough, she is a lot of fun!!!"

    _Robert LaPorte Econest Author and Educator Ashland, OR

  • I was ultra impressed with Lydia Doleman when working together on a recent project. She is a true leader with great skills and extensive knowledge in her craft. I would jump at the opportunity to work with her again and recommend her to anyone looking for strawbale or natural plaster work. A true gem in the trades and a real joy to be around! 

     

    Dan Jovick of Jovick Construction

Let's Talk!

Every great natural building project begins with a simple conversation. We want to align our visions and manage expectations for your unique home. Reach out today to schedule your consultation and start your journey.

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