The Gold Hill Residence
Hybrid / Timber frame - Straw Bale - Faswall Residential Design – Gold Hill, Oregon
This custom timber framed straw bale home near Gold Hill, Oregon integrates exposed timbers with high-performance natural wall assemblies including site harvested clay plasters. The design emphasizes constructability, thermal performance, and clear documentation for residential construction.
This was a special project. My client grew up in Wisconsin. He found a 100+ year old timber frame building in Wisconsin, had a friend dismantle it, ship it to Oregon, and reassemble it in Gold Hill. Before all of that, I was given the dimensions of the structure and set forth to designed the straw bale walls around the ancient beauty. Faswall was used on the back wall to cut the building into the hillside. A tulikivi stove serves as the center hearth of the building, and the old timbers married to the earthen plaster provides a timeless feeling throughout. Large dormers provide natural light and the wrap around porch allows outside living and views of the vast hillsides and big sky beyond.
Construction System: Straw Bale | Suitable for Owner-Builders
Construction System: Hybrid Straw Bale, Timber Frame & Faswall This hybrid residential design in Gold Hill, Oregon combines straw bale infill, timber framing, and Faswall wall systems for durability and energy performance. The project integrates natural building principles with clear construction detailing suitable for residential permitting and construction.
