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Van Cleve Residence

Van Cleve Home 1

Due to the classic lines of the finished home, most visitors are surprised to find out it was built with bales.


Stair

Van Cleve Home 2

A built-in display cabinet at the front entry makes good use of space under the staircase.

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Window

Van Cleve Home 4

The curved window frame is one of the possible ways to detail openings in these wide walls. Window seats and plant ledges grace windowsills throughout the home.

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Back

Van Cleve Home 5

The back deck opens to a yard landscaped with drought-tolerant plants and a gazebo overlooking a constructed wetland.

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StrawBale Construction

Both the home and detached garage were built with a wood post and beam structure wrapped with 18" thick straw bales.

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Inside:

Stair Cabinet
Van Cleve 2

Window
Van Cleve 4

Back View
Van Cleve 5

StrawBale
Construction

Van Cleve 6


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