Casa AR, Torrefeta

Casa AR, Torrefeta
Written by Rikki Nitzkin

straw bale single family house

Project Data

Place:Torrefeta Completion:2020 Construction:Infill straw bale - Wooden load bearing structure Design:Arnau Bujons (casetadepalla) Straw Builder:Coeco+ casetadepalla Carpenter:Coeco Visitable:No Press photos:No
Living Area:140m2m2 U-Value (Wall):W/m2K U-Value (Roof):W/m2K Categories: Infill Construction, Projects Europe, Projects Spain, Straw Bale Lighthouse Project,

Bioclimatic strawbale house with infill in doublepost. Clayplaster inside, lime plaster outside by Casetadepalla, Arnau Bujons

In December 2019, the final certificate of construction and habitability of the bioclimatic dwelling with wood and straw in Torrefeta, or AR house was delivered. At the moment, the sensations are very good, with minimal energy expenditure where the feeling of well-being generated by high insulation and absence of thermal bridges, good inertia and the use of hygroscopic materials such as clay mortars is noticeable, without a doubt a combination that works.

About the author

Rikki Nitzkin

Rikki Jennifer Nitzkin made her first Paja house (with no corikkinstructive experience) in 2002. This house is still her refuge and beloved home. In 2006, after several years of furthering her construction training, she began teaching courses in Straw Building and Clay Plastering. Since then she has given dozens of workshops and participated in many construction sites.

She is founder and trainer of Taller Con Co, Coordinator of the Building with Straw Network since 2005, member of the Board of ESBA (European Straw Building Network), and member of GSBN (the Global Straw Building Network).

Since 2006 he has been involved in training in strawbale construction, as well as providing on-site assistance and advice to architects, builders and self-builders.

After more than 10 years as a trainer, and being in constant communication with builders all over the world, she is up to date with all the new developments and techniques of strawbale construction in use today.

She has published the book "Building with Straw: a guide for self-builders" together with Maren Termens (Ed. Ecohabitar; 1st edition 2010, 2nd edition 2016).

Her greatest passion is to get people to learn how to "build their dreams" as well as beautiful, healthy and durable homes. Her philosophy: Build with Conscience, Heart and Cooperation.