RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS - House Alblas

Alterations and additions on House Alblas in Mc Gregor includes the installation of dry composting toilets and solar water heating as well as the harvesting and use of local sustainable timbers and use of non-toxic paints and finishes. The alterations were made with the use of mud bricks made on site with the local soil.

Exterior View 1
Exterior View 1
Detail View of Chimney
Detail View of Chimney
Finished earth plastering
Finished earth plastering
Interior View 1
Interior View 1
Interior View 2
Interior View 2
Detail of niche in wall
Detail of niche in wall
Construction of stairs
Construction of stairs
Underside of deck
Underside of deck
Exterior view 2
Exterior view 2
Exterior view 3
Exterior view 3
Exterior view 4
Exterior view 4
Exterior view 5
Exterior view 5
Exterior view 6
Exterior view 6
Exterior view 7
Exterior view 7
Finished earth plastering
Finished earth plastering
Mud bricks made on site
Mud bricks made on site
Mud bricks made on site 2
Mud bricks made on site 2
 
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