Address
Ventura
Client
Yvon Chouinard
Project Description
California building code adopted straw bale construction in 2019. We utilized a post and beam frame with rice straw bales infill for the exterior walls. The straw bales were a byproduct of the rice industry in Northern California. One of the project goals was to build a superior home while reducing the carbon footprint of the overall project. Another goal was to make it easier for other people in Ventura County to permit and construct straw bale.
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Status
Completed: 2022 – 2023