EcoNest Makes a Sustainable Southwest Clay + Straw Bale Home

The warmth of the sun on unfinished wood, rough stone and simple clay plaster makes this house feel good to be around.

Architect Paula Baker-Laporte and master builder Robert Laporte use clay and straw walls that absorb and release moisture naturally and safely; with natural insulation and thermal mass, so you don’t need the siding, air barriers,  ducting or air handlers.

These walls have natural transpiration.

Hefty timber framing bears the house’s

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