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200 sqft cabin

Materials used: Straw SIPS with a natural Lime Plaster wall finish with a cedar shingle.

Foundation system: Wood-framed floor joists in two-sections that can be split apart and lifted onto a truck. Structure to be placed on a compacted gravel pad.

Heating/Cooling systems: Passive cooling + heating with a wood stove.

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Thoreau's
cabin

Ann Arbor, Michigan
2024
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The Thoreau's Cabin Recreation project represents a remarkable fusion of historical inspiration and contemporary sustainable design. By leveraging panelized straw SIPS and other natural materials, we are creating an eco-friendly cabin that embodies Thoreau's principles of simplicity, self-reliance, and harmony with nature.

 

Through this project, we strive to inspire and educate individuals about the possibilities of sustainable construction and the potential for living in harmony with the environment.

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