Sky Farm
Sky Farm is the home of Balanced Earth Architects director Michael Leung, his wife Tiffany and their two boys. The property began with a small Hempcrete Villa where they all lived for several years before designing and building the main house with help from graduate architect Leo Dewitte and the Balanced Earth Building family.
With Hempcrete at the heart of Balanced Earth, naturally it was chosen by Michael and Tiffany to form the walls of their home.
The varying properties of hemp combine to help Sky Farm feel fresh and healthy throughout the seasons.
Design Team: Michael, Leo
Builder: Balanced Earth
Building Biology: Tiffany Gee
Sustainability:
122,000l harvested rainwater
hempcrete walls throughout
reclaimed timber as exposed trusses
passive solar design with fully glazed northern aspect allowing warmth from the winter sun to be captured in the slab floor. Large eaves protect the the home from the intensity of the high summer heat.
breathable lime and clay renders used on internal and external walls.
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