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A Straw Bale House in a Bush Fire Prone Area
 

The clients brief talked about a natural healthy home that was taking into account the extensive life cycle analysis (LCA) of the building as well as the energy rating in order to achieve a look a ractive and e cient home.

This residence, currently under construction, is situated in a rural area near Denmark and carefully orientated to maximise solar gain harmoniously with the surrounding landscape.

The materials pale e emphases on local, non-toxic and low VOC materials like local plantation timber and straw bales as wall insulation.

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