Adobeisnotsoftware was founded in 2009 to:
Inform, enable and advance adobe construction in California.
Educate the public in the building and conservation of adobe structures.
Reform California building regulation and remove ill-informed barriers to adobe construction
Encourage research about the seismic and thermal behavior of adobe construction
Foster dialogue and connect practitioners
Encourage collaboration with advocates for other building technologies and pursue common goals
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  K. Ben Loescher
is a licensed architect, founder of adobeisnotsoftware and principal of golem/la, an architecture firm specializing in adobe construction.