Ken Kern
Ken Kern was a builder and author who devoted himself to aiding owner-builders, and believed strongly in living on the land. He lived outside of North Fork, California at the time of his death and lived for many years on a self-built homestead outside Oakhurst, California
Despite being an experienced builder and proponent of earth sheltering, Kern was killed when an earth roof he designed collapsed on him.
Written works
Writings by Kern include:The Owner-Built HomeThe Owner-Built HomesteadThe Owner-Built Pole Frame HouseThe Earth Sheltered Owner-Built HomeThe Owner Builder & the Code: Politics of BuildingThe Work Book: Personal Politics of Building Your HomeThe Healthy House: An Owner-Builders Guide to Biological BuildingKen Kern's Homestead WorkshopKen Kern's Stone MasonryKen Kern's Masonry Stove- ''Fireplaces''