Earth-Inspired Structures
Geostead builds unique structures and high-performance homes in Western North Carolina, with an emphasis on Green Certification.
We specialize in panelized house construction as well as unique stay structures, geodesic domes, walking labyrinths, and event spaces.
We do this work with awareness and due consideration of the impact on people & planet.
Blox Emslie
General Contractor, Unlimited License
Coming from 15 years of studying structure, forces, and physics as an acrobatics coach, Blox brought that embodied understanding first to Geodesic Dome Home construction. Now he is focused on unique outbuildings and event spaces, as well as green-built houses using panelized systems, infilled with natural materials (cellulose, straw and hemp). With a degree in Global Culture Studies and 2 decades of world travel, he brings a human and environmental mindfulness to his projects far beyond the usual scope.
Recent Projects
Our Services
Unique Structure Builds
From large geodesic event domes to inviting outdoor showers, to cob and adobe ADUs and personal retreat spaces, we specialize in crafting unconventional structures that stand out. These projects blend design creativity with structural integrity and are rooted in earth-conscious building practices.
Consultation
We offer consultation services to homeowners, designers, and builders looking to integrate regenerative systems into their projects.
New Home Construction
We build high-performance, green homes prioritizing natural materials. Our focus is on modest dwellings but our abilities span the gambit.
Who are we?
Geostead is a construction company in the Asheville, North Carolina area dedicated to creating earth-inspired structures that reflect the natural world while embracing modern building science and design principles. We blend regenerative principles, natural materials, structural innovation, and trade excellence to build spaces that support both human thriving and ecological resilience. With a focus on home building, we bring care, curiosity, and integrity to every project. Rooted in the mountains of North Carolina, Geostead was born from hands-on experience crafting unconventional, beautiful, and practical structures that bridge the ancient and the modern, the intuitive and the technical. We see buildings not just as shelter, but as components of a much larger living system. That’s why we prioritize partnerships with manufacturers that push the envelope of natural design. At our core, Geostead is about the intersection of creation and stewardship.
Partner Organizations
Equity in Practice
A portion of Geostead’s workload is offered on a sliding scale or pro bono, specifically to individuals and communities who have been historically marginalized. This is part of our commitment to resisting the exploitation often built into construction and land access systems. We believe regenerative building should be accessible, and that equity is as structural as the buildings we create.