High Performance Natural Building Solutions:
Expert design Consulting and Sub-Contracting for practical and durable integration of natural materials
we work with design professionals, home-owners and builders to reduce the carbon emissions of buildings. we design, recommend, source, estimate and install.
we work with inspiring clients.
Featured Work
pre-fabricated panels assembled off-site for fast on-site installation. FSC wood framing, carbon-storing chopped straw and wood fiberboard sheathing insulation. designed in collaboration with REG Engineering and project owner in SLC. demonstration of city infill w/ carbon storing materials.
Featured Work
ma vie is a pop up gallery in jackson hole, wyoming dedicated to inspiring people elevate our routines into mindful rituals. the space highlights how our surroundings make us feel. natural lime plaster, a wild clay earthen floor, calming music and aromas of sage create a sense of walking through the forest or being at a beach. envisioned and designed by vera iconica architecture.
image credit: evan mack
partners/clients
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hearth design/build
colorado high performance, low carbon designer/builder
scope: schematic design with high performance straw bale wall assembly
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love | schack architecture
yellowstone region passive house architecture firm
scope: consultation on assembly and sequencing design, sub-contracting: installation of materials
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vera iconica architecture
global luxury and wellness architecture firm
scope: earthen slab assembly design, guidance on design and installation sequencing, material sourcing, installation
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montana owner/builder
young family building first straw bale home
scope: foundation/earthen slab assembly guidance, detail review, straw bale and structure integration, straw bale installation workshop, plaster and material sourcing
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wind river straw bale homeowner
straw bale + lime home
scope: assessment, exterior repair, and refinish of 20-yr old, 6000 sf straw bale home with lime plaster (repair was minimal)
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strawtegi cottage
salt lake city owner/builder
scope: straw panel wall, conventional foundation and slab, and low-carbon roof assembly design (with love | schack architecture), tadelakt installation and workshop
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carbon accounting consultant
idaho owner/builder
scope: design consultation for owner/builder on assemblies, details of straw bale and round timber structure integration, foundation, window, and door details, roof ventilation details. lead straw bale installation, on site project management
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wyoming homeowner
ICF home interior plaster
scope: repair typical cracks in interior lime plaster applied over sheet rock
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northroot architecture
idaho architecture firm
scope: consulting on sustainable strategic planning for community non-profit expansion, specific to Living Building Challenge Imperatives
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utah spec developer
renovation of conventionally built home
scope: color selection and application of venetian plaster