Design Gatehouse

Gatehouse Home

This unique structure was built as a guesthouse. It has thick straw bale walls straw bales, and it was designed for passive solar gain. 

The house has a gentle curve, and tremendous views to the rear. The ceiling of course curves as well, and it's sloped throughout its length, from 8' at the rear of the house to 13' at the front.

Gatehouse Design

The straw bale outer walls provide great insulation from both the weather and sound, and the deeply recessed windows create natural spaces for plants and/or art. The original homeowners had stained concrete floors poured over a radiant heat system. Approximately one third of the house is dedicated to the master suite, while living, dining and cooking spaces take up the remainder of the house.