Straw Bale Casita, Crestone, CO - 2009/10
This project was both rewarding and challenging in a fun way. Note
the new roof designed by Andrew that not only now protects the home
well, but adds a dynamic, dramatic new twist to the overall design.
A close-up of rough plaster work in need of repair after
we removed a small attached shed
The back side of the straw bale with new roof overhang
in progress
Framing up the new roof
The challenge here was framing flush to uneven walls
Framing the interesting line from atop the existing roof
The finished roof and new portal to protect the structure
Norbert had an interesting challenge with eleven
different roof planes
View under the portal showing the T&G and custom
beam work
A side view of the portal soon to become a new
small kitchen
Ready to begin framing in the new kitchen in the
portal space
As space was an issue, the addition is a stick frame
with extra insulation
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View of the west wall of the new kitchen space
The same view after the completed plaster
Plastering is complete, time for inside detailing
The kitchen space in progress
The tiny kitchen is complete and ready to use
A view from outside to show the relationship of the
add-on to the interesting roof line
With the new kitchen add-on this efficient adaptation
brings this straw bale casita to still only 500 sq ft. total.
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