It looks delightful. For me... the benefit of 'warm in winter' / 'cool in summer' is achieved when there is minimal complexity (especially doors & windows). I know that Kiwis are obsessed with (1) view and (2) light. I think there's therefore a departure from the philosophy of 'less is more', but that's just my humble opinion. The open space achieved is really commendable.
If moisture/condensation on the windows is a concern, I would think that you'd want to recess the panes back in the deepest point in the casings, away from the exterior wall, no?
would you say a straw bale home provides better insulation in general (ie. stays cool in summer and retains heat in winter)? and if you don't mind me asking, what was the cost to build your beautiful home?
Hi Jessica, A strawbale house is a good option for keeping your house warm in winter and moderate in summer. Other options of insulation with a high R value (thermal value) are also good. It's important that the details around the windows and doors are built well in any case. Also have double glazed windows. The benefit of strawbale insulation over other synthetic options is that vapour that builds up within the house from people and cooking etc can slowly transfer out of the walls. Whereas, vapour can build up in the wall system with synthetic insulation types (polyester, foams, fibre glass, etc). I also like straw bale because it's very natural. It just has to be kept reasonably dry throughout the life of the building with wide window eaves and a thick plaster, then it won't degrade. It's non toxic to you, or the environment throughout it's life cycle from the earth, to the building, and back to the land. I'm not sure what the cost was, as I only interviewed the architect. Nevertheless, I know that if you have interested friends to help over a weekend, the straw bale and plastering part can happen more quickly and it can save you money (always have one professional or experienced person leading volunteers).. But, if you don't have extra help, it will be additional hours to pay a professional to do the lot. It's more labour intensive shaping and fitting the bales into the framing, and then plastering beautifully around windows and corners, than gibing a house. Thank you for asking good questions !
Definitely better insulation that anything else and that includes the sound too. This is very time consuming way of building, it is much quicker and easier to construct wall panels/boxes filled with straw and assemble the house. Also, use permeable membrane on the outside before render finish, membrane lets moisture out but doesnt let any in, it works one way so be careful to turn it the right way around. Most new builds will use that type of membrane anyway so not hard to find. Strawbale houses are very comfortable and healthy to live in. I lived in one for 3 moths jun to august, we had temps up to 46° celsius that summer, no airconditioning at all, house doesnt have one at all and it was very nice in it. Owner was telling me that he only turns the heathing on for one hour(light setting) in the morning during the winter when temp falls to about -3°. May have it for couple hrs in total during the day when temps go to -10 or -15°...
It looks delightful.
For me... the benefit of 'warm in winter' / 'cool in summer' is achieved when there is minimal complexity (especially doors & windows).
I know that Kiwis are obsessed with (1) view and (2) light.
I think there's therefore a departure from the philosophy of 'less is more', but that's just my humble opinion.
The open space achieved is really commendable.
What ingenuity. Stunning
This is wonderful!
fantastic work! well inspired, thank you!
Should hold up well to an earthquake, and any cracks that develop in the plaster can be repaired with more clay.
If moisture/condensation on the windows is a concern, I would think that you'd want to recess the panes back in the deepest point in the casings, away from the exterior wall, no?
A window sill cut from one piece with edges curving upwards could catch any water from condensation
would you say a straw bale home provides better insulation in general (ie. stays cool in summer and retains heat in winter)? and if you don't mind me asking, what was the cost to build your beautiful home?
Hi Jessica,
A strawbale house is a good option for keeping your house warm in winter and moderate in summer. Other options of insulation with a high R value (thermal value) are also good. It's important that the details around the windows and doors are built well in any case. Also have double glazed windows. The benefit of strawbale insulation over other synthetic options is that vapour that builds up within the house from people and cooking etc can slowly transfer out of the walls. Whereas, vapour can build up in the wall system with synthetic insulation types (polyester, foams, fibre glass, etc). I also like straw bale because it's very natural. It just has to be kept reasonably dry throughout the life of the building with wide window eaves and a thick plaster, then it won't degrade. It's non toxic to you, or the environment throughout it's life cycle from the earth, to the building, and back to the land.
I'm not sure what the cost was, as I only interviewed the architect. Nevertheless, I know that if you have interested friends to help over a weekend, the straw bale and plastering part can happen more quickly and it can save you money (always have one professional or experienced person leading volunteers).. But, if you don't have extra help, it will be additional hours to pay a professional to do the lot. It's more labour intensive shaping and fitting the bales into the framing, and then plastering beautifully around windows and corners, than gibing a house.
Thank you for asking good questions !
Definitely better insulation that anything else and that includes the sound too.
This is very time consuming way of building, it is much quicker and easier to construct wall panels/boxes filled with straw and assemble the house.
Also, use permeable membrane on the outside before render finish, membrane lets moisture out but doesnt let any in, it works one way so be careful to turn it the right way around. Most new builds will use that type of membrane anyway so not hard to find.
Strawbale houses are very comfortable and healthy to live in. I lived in one for 3 moths jun to august, we had temps up to 46° celsius that summer, no airconditioning at all, house doesnt have one at all and it was very nice in it. Owner was telling me that he only turns the heathing on for one hour(light setting) in the morning during the winter when temp falls to about -3°. May have it for couple hrs in total during the day when temps go to -10 or -15°...
damn, very nice filming aswell
What energy saving is planned? Solar? No windows on north side or shady side.
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#1 Problem is resale. Few people will buy a used Strawbale
It's not about finding a lot of buyers. It's about finding one right buyer. Shouldn't be too hard if it's a well built house.
I gave up trying to understand your speech .
he's from new zealand, its a southern accent. chur,.