One of our signature straw bale homes, completed in 2019, is up for sale in Temecula, CA! This 4 bedroom, 3 bath Spanish style home is located on 4.2 acres and has amazing panoramic views of the local vineyards and the Palomar Mountains.
As we’ve written about in previous social media posts, straw bale homes have superior insulation qualities. To put it into perspective, the average monthly electric cost in San Diego County is $95-130 while these residents’ bill is around $80/month for a 2,200SF green structure. The 2 foot walls keep the home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, and overall provide a more comfortable indoor air quality.
The home’s bedrooms are all arranged around a central corridor that connects the private areas with the public areas of the house. The centralized entrance allows the flow of circulation to immediately open to a grand living and dining area with which through you can access a covered patio that wraps the southeast corner of the home. The Spanish arched arcade also provides exterior living space while protecting the home from direct solar gain. To capture a welcoming atmosphere inside of the home, the design hosts arched walkways, vaulted 16’ high ceilings and clerestory windows which open the space to natural day lighting. 41 volunteers helped the owners stack the bales and build their home like a good ol’ fashioned barn (bale) raising!
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