We work on weaving truth, beauty, creativity, community, and change through art, natural building, food and all other things that nourish us. we seek to create meaningful shelter by connecting people to place.

The name cré is an honouring of the past, present, and future.

The Irish word for clay and close to the French word 'Créer' meaning 'create', and Irish- 'créda' / Latin (and Its DERIVATIVEs) - 'credo' meaning 'I believe'. Cré felt right as a name to encompass what we hope to embody in our work. 

Stories from around the world describe people being made from clay, and so much of the beauty of natural buildings comes from clay. I believe in the clays ability to create and heal. 

My ancestors came from all over the europe and beyond, so using this old word reflects upon the substance of the old world that I wish to relate to and carry with me in my present work and into the future of reconciling the challenges we all face and that have been created through a diminishing of the connection to each other and the earth. 

We are currently based in southern california.

Bryce

Bryce has been building naturally for the past 14 years. Through a gathered awareness of self, ecology, and arcology (architecture + ecology), he has built and worked on several structures using locally sourced materials in raw, natural forms. He has worked with and learned from many natural builders, and has also explored many community structures and living environments giving him a broad perspective on effective and sustainable place-making.
Inspired by indigenous and ancestral knowledge, he now looks to expand and apply that knowledge to create a more resilient and compassionate future. 

Kelly 

Kelly is an artist who combines many different mediums of expression through photography, design, fiber arts, and fine finishes. She has honed her skills in natural building with a special interest in design and plasters. She has a keen sense for warmth, light, texture and storytelling. 

You can see Kelly's photography work here.