About

Chris Keefe — Principal, OrganicForms Design

Based in Oregon, serving clients throughout the US and beyond

I arrived in Ashland, Oregon in the summer of 2001 fresh out of graduate school with a Master’s in Architecture and Ecological Design from the San Francisco Institute of Architecture. I started OrganicForms Design soon after and dove head‑first into the world of straw bale construction with close friends, becoming a co‑founder of the influential website Strawbale.com. Once that site was established, I directed my full attention to OrganicForms Design.

For the past two decades I’ve worked closely with conventional contractors, natural builders, owner‑builders, consultants, and engineers across both conventional and alternative building communities. My work focuses on troubleshooting and producing user‑friendly, cost‑effective plans for owner‑builders and professional builders alike. It’s no surprise that 90% of my clients build the home they live in for the rest of their lives.

I’m grateful to share twenty years of design evolution through plans that save time and money and guide you through the process of building, living, and thriving in the home of your dreams.

I live in Ashland, OR with my wife and kids. Life is good.