The kitchen is placed to the side of the dining area, so it is slightly separated and more private. Right next to it, we designed a "dirty kitchen" (prep kitchen) with a pantry. This helps keep the main, open living area clean and beautiful. On the ground floor, we also planned a master bedroom with a freestanding bathtub, a mountain view, and direct garden access, along with a guest room. Upstairs, above the bedrooms, there are two children's bedrooms and a bathroom with a laundry area. The other part of the upper floor is a space above the kitchen and the entryway. You can get there by... climbing a large indoor climbing wall or using a pull-down ladder!

Ecological and Regenerative Solutions

An important part of this project is the greenhouse on the south-west side, connected to a wooden pergola. Since the greenhouse is mostly for growing plants and food (to help with food independence), you can enter it directly from the vestibule. In winter, the greenhouse acts as a passive heater. It stores heat in a natural gravel thermal mass in the ground and releases it into the house. The pergola itself is covered with climbing plants, creating a natural sun canopy. The thick leaves provide cooling shade in the summer, and when they fall off in the winter, the sun freely warms the interior through the large windows. This way, the large windows in the living area are perfectly optimized—providing heat in the winter and pleasant shade in the summer.

Technology and Natural Materials – Prefabricated StrawBale Panels

The house was designed using prefabricated straw-and-wood panels (StrawBale). This fully natural, biodegradable solution drastically lowers the building's carbon footprint and reduces construction waste. Most importantly—it is an uncompromisingly healthy technology. Most conventional homes today struggle with Sick Building Syndrome. Every day, we absorb accumulated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by hidden chemicals in standard building materials. This leads to chronic fatigue, headaches, and over time, severe allergies and asthma. StrawBale technology is a safe alternative. Unprocessed, natural materials do not emit any harmful compounds. We have clean, healthy interiors that smell naturally of straw, wood, and clay. There is nothing else hidden inside.

Another huge advantage is the physics of the building itself. The walls create a "vapor-open" (breathable) envelope, allowing water vapor to safely pass outside. The feeling of natural freshness is enhanced by the interior clay plaster, which acts as an active buffer—it absorbs excess moisture from the air and releases it back when the room gets too dry. This completely eliminates the risk of toxic mold and fungi, creating a stable, health-supporting microclimate for everyday living.

Resource Management and Installations

The main heating source in the building is a massive central heating stove (a fireplace located in the living room), based on natural heat from biomass. This system works together with a heat pump, which guarantees complete heating safety and high energy efficiency. This combination allows for smart energy management, lower maintenance costs, and independence. It is the perfect solution for a cold mountain climate.

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