Sigi Koko is the principal designer of Down to Earth Design, which she founded in 1998 to help her clients manifest their dreams  of living in a natural, healthy home.  She works exclusively on projects that are natural, energy-efficient buildings, on the forefront of sustainable design.  Every project functions in synchronicity with its environment, relating to seasonal cycles of sun,  wind, and rain to provide natural heating and cooling primarily from passive (free!) sources.  Her clients enjoy an average 50% reduction in total energy usage compared to conventional buildings.  She uses a palette of building materials that ensure healthy indoor space and minimal environmental impact.

This episode is the second episode from a two hour conversation with Sigi Koko. This episode is a more free ranging chat taking in materials, myths, women in construction, and empowerment. 

Episode 70 is the first half of this conversation and focusses more on how she is able to design a home that fits her clients dreams... even when they don't yet know them! 

Links for Episode 70:

• Sigi Koko's website - https://buildnaturally.com/
• A Pattern Language - Christopher Alexander
• http://www.patternlanguage.com/ 
• Rob Hopkins - What is to what if
• Review Building Sustainability Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-sustainability-podcast/id1459369615
• Kiko Denzer - Build Your own earth oven - https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/kiko-denzer/build-your-own-earth-oven
• Becky Bee  - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19046.You_Can_Make_the_Best_Hot_Tub_Ever
• Spoon carving course with Jeffrey May 7th 2022 -  Bristol, UK- https://treetotreen.com/spoon-carving/
• Podcast Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability

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