Ecostead
Hempcrete permaculture homestead
Seeking a sustainable, urban-free lifestyle, our client envisioned a self-sustaining permaculture homestead on a hilltop ridge. This home serves as the central hub for living, working, education, and generational sustainability, offering commanding valley views.
More about this home
The home's exterior walls are constructed from hempcrete, providing a negative carbon footprint and excellent regulation of humidity and air quality, while also being fire-resistant, pest-resistant, and durable. A blend of materials including locally sourced stone, oak timber, steel, and rammed-earth bricks for flooring were utilized.
Designed as a working farm, the kitchen functions as a commercial space for food processing and educational classes. A spacious central room accommodates both main living and community gatherings. The owners plan to eventually transfer the home and farm into a stewardship, establishing a small working educational center for future generations.
The hempcrete is finished with a lime render, providing a stucco-like appearance that offers warmth and softness, allowing it to blend seamlessly with the site. This softness is balanced by strong gabled silhouettes, crisp timber frames, and deep roof overhangs.
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