BAG Officinamobile Builds Rome’s First Straw Bale House
Posted By Ana Lisa Alperovich On February 7, 2013 @ 12:30 pm In Architecture,energy efficiency,Green Materials | 1 Comment
Seeking to change the perception that straw bale [4] buildings are only suitable for rural areas, Beyond Architecture Group Officinamobile (BAG) [5] recently built Rome’s first straw bale home! The energy-efficient space was designed by a group of students and it’s made entirely from local materials.
Located in the Roman capital’s Quadraro [6] neighborhood, the straw bale house was made from a local wood structure, and the walls were filled with straw [7] bale that was previously mixed with crushed bricks and mud. And the plaster they’re using is made from a mix of crushed bricks and local dirt, which will give the house an earthy tone. Although it’s still a work-in-progress, the great thing about straw bale [8] shelters is that are very energy-efficient as its porous properties keeps the interior warm in winter and cool in summer.
Photo © BAG Officinamobile
Via Plataforma Arquitectura [9]
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[5] Beyond Architecture Group Officinamobile (BAG): http://www.bagofficinamobile.org/
[6] Quadraro: http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadraro
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[9] Via Plataforma Arquitectura: http://www.plataformaarquitectura.cl/2013/01/09/la-primera-casa-urbana-construida-de-fardos-de-paja-en-roma-italia/
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