High Performance Natural Building Solutions:
Expert design Consulting and Sub-Contracting for practical and durable integration of natural materials
consulting on appropriate material choices and details for durability
holistic team strategic sustainability planning
inspection and repair
design consultation and estimation
installation | application
education
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