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Nicholls Rammed Earth House

Ridgeline above Oyster Cove

Nicholls Rammed Earth House on a ridgeline above Oyster Cove

A long, off-grid family home on an exposed ridge, tucked below the driveway and strung along the contour for northern sun and views.

Family Homes · Alternative Materials · Off-grid Projects

Specification
Energy8.5 star rating: triple glazing, high insulation, high internal mass, heat recovery
WallsEarth walls to the south and west
ServicesOff grid: self-sufficient in power, water and sewer
PlanChildren’s wing separate, for guests or grandparents later
BuilderTorben Hansen