This project was an 1800 square foot, off-grid, post and beam straw bale
home. It features insulated concrete formed grade beam, highly insulated
concrete pad, hand-hewn posts and beams, wood-fired radiant floor heating and
domestic hot water system, passive solar design, and a 2000 watt solar
electrical system.
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May 2004
Insulated concrete forms (ICF's) in position in east half of building.
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Insulated concrete forms, west half.
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ICF's showing curved south wall detail.
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South wall looking east.
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Post and beam construction, north wall.
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Round posts and center beam installed. Pole rafters on ground await scribbing and erecting.
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Pine ceiling boards being installed on pole rafters.
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Ceiling and pole rafters
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Pole rafters and herringbone pattern pine ceiling.
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Ready for straw bale raising!
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Steve and Nathalie lay the first straw bale.
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South side ready for bales.
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Frank demonstrates bale re-sizing.
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Busy bale presses.
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Straw bales up, mesh applied and ready for plastering
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First coat of cement plaster applied to straw bale wall.
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Frank and Leslie admire freshly plastered interior.
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Crew installs windows
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Interior diningroom windows in curved wall
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South facing wall with windows installed
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West view of house on a sunny October day.
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Southwest view.
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Frank and Bob assemble twelve 165 watt solar panels onto mount.
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Adjusting the angle on the solar array.
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Solar array ready!
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Small niche displays artifacts
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Exterior detail
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Exterior door detail
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Ben works on interior window trim
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Interior steps to upper level
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Outback electrical components
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Maple Kitchen Cabinets
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Reclaimed enamel kitchen sink graces maple strip countertop
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Mexican bathroom sink adds a bright splash of colour.
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