On July 11, 1994 the Arizona Corporation Commission approved our articles of incorporation. In the intervening years, there have been a few changes – notably, our 2012 name change from Rammed Earth Development, Inc. to PureBuild, Inc. to better reflect the scope of our projects….
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Rammed earth panel discussion available for viewing on Vimeo.
In case you missed the great panel discussion on the history and current state of rammed earth construction in Southern Arizona hosted by Originate Natural Building Materials, Natasha Winnik had the foresight to arrange filming the event and the generosity to share the results. Enter…
Tom Wuelpern participating in rammed earth panel discussion at Originate Natural Building Materials
PureBuild’s Tom Wuelpern will be participating in a panel discussion on rammed earth construction hosted Originate Natural Building Materials on October 12, 2023 from 6 – 8 PM. Originate has been supplying Tucson with earth-friendly building materials, including flooring, countertop materials, paints and tile for…
McNeal 020 celebrated internationally
Three years ago, PureBuild completed construction of the cast-in-place concrete inverted pyramid pavilion, McNeal 020, designed by Paris-based architect David Telerman. In the ensuing years, this remarkable architectural sculpture set in the stark beauty of the Cochise County Sonoran Desert valley of the Chiricahua Mountains…
PureBuild named as top Tucson builder by Home Builder Digest
PureBuild was again recognized as a best construction company in Tucson, Arizona by Home Builder Digest, stating our “deep understanding of traditional and modern architectural styles” enables us to create “unique and beautiful homes”. Scroll past the first 4 commercial contractor listings to see what…
Home Builder Digest names PureBuild as best custom home builder in Tucson.
Home Builder Digest named PureBuild, Inc. as one of the best custom home builder’s in Tucson, noting “PureBuild values sustainability and utilizes durable materials. It is committed to constructing homes of enduring quality that serve future generations.”
National Geographic UK article highlights Mercado District businesses.
In a January 2nd post, travel writer Abbie Kozolchyk enthuses about delicacies from Dolce Pastello and Seis Kitchen at Mercado San Agustin. Her piece about the best US city for Mexican food is illustrated with a photo of PureBuild built homes in the Mercado District….
PureBuild client fireplace featured in Houzz Ideabook.
A kiva fireplace located in an “outdoor room” in our clients’ home was featured in Houzz’s 20 Feel-Good Fireplaces Warm Your Spirits Ideabook (scroll down to number 18). Other photos of this charming, Southwestern-style Mercado house can be seen on our gallery page. Houzz is…
PureBuild video
Check out the video that Cox Media put together about us in honor of Tom Wuelpern being a Copper Cactus Small Business Leader of the Year finalist. The nomination highlighted Tom’s commitment to enhancing communities, such as the Mercado District and Barrio Santa Rosa, as…
Purebuild named in top Tucson Home Builder List
PureBuild appears in Home Builders Digest’s list of the 15 best custom home builders in Tucson! They represented our work with a photo of a two story rammed earth house we built near Rio Rico, Arizona.
NY Times travel article recommends Mercado San Agustin
The New York Times recommended the Mercado San Agustin and Mission Garden in their “36 Hours In…” feature on Tucson this Sunday. These destinations are among the Mercado District attractions – easy walking distance from our Mercado District homes.
Article on Yakhchal selects photo of PureBuild built walls
A photo of rammed earth walls built by PureBuild was recently included in an article about historic evaporative cooling structures (Yakhchal) employed in Iran. Check out the “Ice Storage and the Function of a Dome” tab in the article to see the photo of our…
“World’s Most Extraordinary Homes” features PureBuild house!
“The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes” showcased a house that PureBuild built rammed earth walls for. This magnificent modernist desert home was designed by DUST architects.
Houzz features PureBuild in photo flip
Houzz.com (a website devoted to design and building ideas) included a home we built in the Mercado District in their “50 Festive Holiday Doors” photo flip. Scroll down to #33 to see how our client celebrated the season with chili pepper wreaths – a classic…
Tucsontopia extols our Mercado architectural style
Tucsontopia, a website dedicated to showcasing the best of Tucson, extols the colorful architecture of the Mercado District in their “45 Reasons to Move to Tucson“. (#43 on their list of great reasons to live in Tucson).
PureBuild profiled in AZ Daily Star
PureBuild was profiled in the Arizona Daily Star last month. The article by Gabriela Rico reports on PureBuild’s history, projects and design ethos. Thank you Gabriela for your splendid article. We are proud to be contributing to the architectural landscape of Tucson.
Rammed earth desert home in West Elm catalog
West Elm, a furniture and home decorating company that specializes in sustainable, handcrafted manufacturing, selected a custom home with rammed earth walls by PureBuild as the backdrop for their April catalog. PureBuild Inc collaborated with the Dust group of architects to help produce their modernist…
US Airways celebrates Tucson
US Airways in-flight magazine celebrates Tucson in its December Issue. PureBuild is among the area businesses featured (page 103), with special emphasis on our work in the Mercado District. Other local businesses spotlighted include the Green Valley Pecan Company, the Madaras Gallery, the Miraval Resort…
Tucson Lifestyle features PureBuild house
The November 2012 issue of the Tucson Lifestyle Home & Garden spotlights a PureBuild house in their Custom Homes Idea Guide (page 42). In this Tucson mountain residence, our clients’ extensive collection of books and indigenous art was taken into account during the design process. …
Tom Wuelpern discusses positive trends in real estate on Money Matters.
Tom Wuelpern was a featured guest on KNST’s Money Matters. Tom discusses surviving the economic downturn, positive trends in the real estate market and how our Mercado District project is benefiting from renewed interest downtown Tucson. Tom’s interview begins 48 minutes into the program. http://www.knst.com/player/?station=KNST-AM&program_name=podcast&program_id=MoneyMatters.xml&mid=22146860
Rammed Earth Development is now PureBuild
We are excited to announce our new company name, “PureBuild.” We incorporated in 1994 as Rammed Earth Development Inc. and have been privileged to collaborate with our clients. We create homes of enduring beauty in harmony with our unique climate, culture and architectural heritage. To…