Specifications: 565 sq. ft. interior, plus 291 sq. ft. tower (4 levels), 1 bedroom (fold-out bed), 1 bath, Footprint: 35′ x 45′ Description: This is my favorite design so far. I think it’s especially nice in elevation. The tower is built with earthbags since there’s no roof overhang. Scoria-filled earthbags would be an excellent choice, [...]
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Native Spirit
Posted in Organic/free form, Polygonal (Hexagonal, etc.), Rectangular/Square, tagged hexagon, hexagonal plan, home plan, straw bale, straw bale house plan, straw bale plan, strawbale, tower on September 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Strawbale/Earthbag Vault and Greenhouse
Posted in Organic/free form, Vault, tagged affordable house plan, earthbag vault, sandbag vault, straw bale, straw bale house plan, straw bale plan, straw bale vault, strawbale, strawbale house plan, strawbale vault, Vault on April 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Specifications: 490 sq. ft. interior plus 313 sq. ft. greenhouse, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, Footprint: 27.5′ x 39′ Description: This very unique home masterfully blends insulation and thermal mass. The vault is predominantly straw bales, which provide excellent insulation. Earthbags are used on the end walls, greenhouse and for three vaults that join the two [...]
Earthbag/Strawbale Hybrid Cottage
Posted in Organic/free form, tagged affordable house plan, cottage plan, hybrid, hybrid house plan, straw bale, straw bale house plan, straw bale hybrid, straw bale plan, strawbale, strawbale house plan on April 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Specifications: 444 sq. ft. interior, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, Footprint: 22′ x 42′ Description: This unique cottage combines the best features of straw bales and earthbags. The north wall uses 24″ earthbags to support earth berming. Remainder of lower walls also use earthbags, all filled with scoria or other suitable insulation to create an insulated [...]
