KinDesign is a design/build firm founded to bring design into alignment with individuals, communities, and the Earth. We look to the past for construction methods that are healthy, sustainable, and resilient; we look to the present to bring joy and beauty to the process; and, one project at a time, we build for a future all people can thrive in.
Stephen Hren
Stephen is a Durham, NC builder, writer, and home inspector with 25+ years in cob, solar, and natural building. He built two of North Carolina’s first inspected cob homes and helps bring holistic, resilient building into the mainstream for owner-builders and developers alike.
Alexander D. Buck, AIA
Alex is an architect committed to designing spaces that support community, dignity, and belonging. His work focuses on natural materials and collaborative processes to create environments where people—and the ecosystems around them—can thrive.
Jax Buck, MID
Jax is an industrial designer and interdisciplinarian with experience in exhibits, landscape design, carpentry, rapid prototyping, and design research. He has found the convergence of his interests with the needs of the world in natural building.
Home Design and Construction for Individuals and Families
Our services are structured to make natural building available to everyone. From garden walls to full design and construction services, we are here to help everyone achieve the eco-home of their dreams.
Commercial Design and Construction
KinDesign is passionate about bringing natural materials and human-centered design to commercial construction. If you are a developer looking for a way to truly stand out with your next project, we would love to work with you.