Straw House prefab home

Published in Modern Architecture | , On September 10th, 2008

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The Straw House, located in Eschenz, Switzerland, has a simple, formal shape. However, this experimental prefab is far from simple because of its highly innovative materials.

Made form solid panels composed of compressed straw and wood particles and a small concrete core, this prefab home is unique as well as highly sustainable. I like how the exterior is also clad in protective translucent panels, so you could see the compressed strawboard panels.

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Designed by Zurich based architect Felix Jerusalem, this low cost, environment-friendly home offers three bedrooms, a kitchen/living room, bath and loft.

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* More info at strohhaus

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2 Responses to “Straw House prefab home”

  1. Hi, Please send me a price list for this Straw House Prefab Unit. This is a very unique concept and very practical for the environment I want build this House at.
    Thank you and Please send me the info! DM

  2. Malco van Jarvie says:

    So are the side panels flat or ridged?
    How do you stop mice/rats getting in?
    What is the roof made of?

    All looks very interesting, I would like to build one!

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