The Design
Simplicity, nature inclusivity, and affordable. A timer frame, straw insulated, self-sustainable home, with passive house elements such as cob plastering and design features effectively using solar heating.
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About
Meet the builder
"You can do anything, you just have to try"- Sarah de Groot
Dutch-born environmentalist, world citizen, and adventurer at heart, Sarah migrated back to the Netherlands after 10 years abroad.
Pursuing careers that give joy and meaning, such as physical therapy, conservation, and now ecological construction.
After rebuilding and living in a campervan for two summers, it's time for the next big step; creating her own home!
Gallery
Photos & videos of the building adventure
Placing windows & glass
And I have power!
Tensions are rising
The secret door to..
Exterior - part 1 ventilation
End of week 1 - inside
End of the first week!
Day 4 - End of the day smiles
Day 4 - Sweat rain mud repeat
Day 4 - Early house warming!
Day 4 - Shower included
Day 4 - Just a tad wet
Day 4 - I see ya rollin
Day 4 - I've got the power
Day 3 - Hey lemme see!
Day 3 - Peek a boo
Day 3 - Its got a skirt!
Day 3 - Next up = hats up
Day 3 - Final piece-a da puzzl
Day 3 - Dumbo can flyyy!
Day 2 - Twas a good day
Day 2 - Tha Masterminds
Day 2 - 3 down, 1 side to go
Day 2 - Hoisting equals smilin
Day 2 - Higher and higher!
Day 2 - mid morning progress
Day 1 - Dinner with a view!
Day 1- Last floor panel
Day 1 - Drilling holes
Day 1 - Go go gadget!!
@Strobox
May 12 - shoes delivered
Taking shape now
Each frame labeled and marked
First piece cut
It's real!
Twelve screws carry the load
Tis all bout the foundation
Collecting a 100+ yr/o beam
Project 1. Prepping windows
Project 1. Prepping windows
Project 1. Prepping windows
Project 1. Prepping windows
Collecting 40 yr/o windows
![The crime scene to-be [video]](http://custom-images.strikinglycdn.com/res/hrscywv4p/image/upload/c_limit,fl_lossy,h_9000,w_1920,f_auto,q_auto/7478423/621669_57263.jpeg "The crime scene to-be [video]")
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