Kaki Hunter

About the Author

Kaki Hunter is a pioneering architect and natural builder whose innovative approaches to sustainable construction have inspired a global movement toward eco-friendly homes. With a background in environmental design, she has spent decades experimenting with low-cost, earth-based materials to create resilient structures that harmonize with the planet. Co-author of the seminal guide Earthbag Building: The Tools, Tricks and Techniques (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series, 8), Hunter shares practical wisdom on using sandbags filled with earth to erect sturdy, earthquake-resistant buildings. Her work emphasizes accessibility, empowering individuals to build their own shelters using readily available resources, while promoting self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship. Through workshops, writings, and hands-on projects, she continues to advocate for a future where architecture treads lightly on the Earth.