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