Straw Bale Residence
Moab, UT

New residence – 1,050 SF, one story, located in a pedestrian
oriented, environmentally conscious development.
General Contractor: TBD

Value through Design:

  • Compact dwelling for family with an outgoing lifestyle
  • Optimized orientation for winter solar heat gain
  • High thermal mass and shading lowers cooling load
  • Energy efficiency through passive design strategies
  • Emphasizes pedestrian access & interaction
  • Complies with community green building program

Materials, Products, and Systems:

  • Locally manufactured straw bale exterior walls
  • Energy Star windows, roofing, appliances & lighting
  • Exterior & Interior earthen plaster wall finishes
  • Water efficient landscaping & plumbing fixtures
  • Sustainably harvested natural materials
  • Radiant heat reflective barriers

Interested in learning more about this project? Please phone or email with questions.

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Grand Junction Architects • Commercial and Residential Architects • Green and LEED Accredited • Serving Western Colorado and Eastern Utah • LLa architecture, Ltd.