Matthai Botanical Garden Strawbale Building
Off The Grid Classroom & Gathering Space
Students at the University of Michigan partnered with Farr Associates to design and build a multi-purpose facility on the University’s campus farm. Constructed from strawbales, a sustainable and renewable material, the structure was used as a means for students to explore green building, natural building techniques, and passive solar access.
Client: University of Michigan
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Role: Architect of Record
Size: 400 SF
Completion: 2017
Construction Cost: $35,000
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Net Zero Energy
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Michigan News: House of straw: A new face of sustainability on campus