Viking Longhouse Build
EcoNest friends, Jon & Cheryl Byrd are building what they are calling a Viking/Balinese/Old English/Badass Long House on their farm outside of Mindo, Ecuador. If you want to get in on the fun of thatching and getting the Lodge under roof in the very near future, this is the opportunity for you!
Building Details:
The construction is round wood timber framing with Ben Law old English Crux supports for ridge, Guadua Bamboo roof structure, Tagua palm thatch roofing, fine hardwood floor and interior structure. A unique structure in an epic place to be sure. We've harvested the materials locally and have started installing the ridge beam, rafters and thatch. My goal is to have under roof in November. The roof structure is totally separate from the interior walls which will be quadratic lumber, largely short wood and wattle and daub (80 cm) with screens and a screened ceiling. We will live in this structure in a loft and the 'hearth' will be there, kitchen, living and fire.
You can follow our progress here:
http://www.instagram.com/finca_aveterra
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