Are you planning a cob, straw bale, hempcrete, or timber frame project, but feeling stuck on the logistics of funding and protecting it?

One of the biggest hurdles for the bio-construction movement isn’t the building technique—it’s navigating the traditional worlds of banking and insurance. Traditional underwriters and lenders often don’t know what to do with a home made of earth and straw, leaving owner-builders and green contractors feeling stranded.

The Natural Building Alliance invites you to an exclusive interactive webinar designed to demystify the financial side of alternative building. We are bringing together industry-forward banking and insurance experts who understand the value of regenerative construction and know exactly how to get these projects greenlit.

• Date: Tuesday, June 23

• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (MST)

• Location: Online via Zoom (Link provided upon registration)

• Cost: Free for NaBA Members | $15 for Non-Members

What You’ll Learn

During this 90-minute session, our expert panel will break down the barriers to bio-construction financing and risk management, covering:

• Speaking the Bank’s Language: How to present your natural building plans, material testing data, and cost estimates to secure construction loans and mortgages.

• Navigating the Insurance Maze: Strategies for finding alternative underwriters, understanding risk assessments, and successfully insuring non-traditional structures.

• The Power of Comparables: How to work with appraisers when there isn’t another straw bale or cob house in your neighborhood.

• Live Q&A Session: Bring your specific project bottlenecks! Our experts will answer your burning questions in real-time.