Down to Earth designed this 500 SF strawbale studio apartment in Arlington, Virginia. It was built on an existing pad foundation. Walls are strawbale infill around a timber frame structure. Exterior has wood siding, while interior uses clay plaster dug from the site. Most of the interior materials were salvage or repurposed, including the windows, flooring, fixtures, and cabinets. The dormers have a planted roof to help absorb rainwater and keep the loft cool.” – Down to Earth Design
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I really like the look of this tiny house and would love to see how the inside looks.
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Me too!
I don’t know if I could deal with the walls. Something about dirt walls that just does not appeal to me. However, I love the design and idea of the house. Def. something to keep in mind for future construction. Congratulations to the designer and builder.
how safe is this? we all know that straw and hay bales can build up heat and catch on fire.
They build up heat when “green” and I assume one would wait until the bales have dried, just like lumber.
I like this house. Can u send me info on it
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