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The house is designed as a starter unit for a couple and two children. The interior is 350 sq.ft. and the exterior is 480 sq. ft. (30 ft. long and 16 ft. wide-exterior.) The walls are 3-string bales laid on edge- 4 courses high. Over the king-size raised bed and bathroom is a loft for sleeping. There will be porches on the north and west sides of the house. The southside will have a sunspace/greenhouse on part for heating and removable shading on the remaining part. The roof is a gable. In the future a seperate bedroom/study/bath unit is planned.
The shell of the house and roof was built during the 2003 April Straw Bale Comprehensive workshop.
DESCRIPTIONS & PHOTO GALLERIES:
the FOUNDATION :

the FOOTING
the STEMWALL
the STRAW BALE WORKSHOP:
(APRIL 12-19)

DAY 1 -Photo Gallery

DAY 2- Photo Gallery

DAY 3- Photo Gallery

DAY 4- Photo Gallery

DAY 5-Photo Gallery

DAY 6- Photo Gallery