German Countryside Duplex Built with Straw and Timber

Atelier Kaiser Shen has designed a straw bale duplex house in Pfaffenhofen, Germany, using locally sourced straw bales as insulation to improve thermal performance. The house is raised off the ground and comprises two interlocking duplexes, each with eight uniform square rooms that can be used alternatively as kitchens, bedrooms, living or dining rooms. The interiors are clad in untreated and white-washed spruce wood, providing warm and natural finishes to all spaces. The house has a negative annual total energy requirement and meets the Efficiency House Plus Standard.