ConceptNHH — 01
Forest House
128 m² · 3+1 · Single storey · Timber frame + straw infill
A single-storey plan designed for forest-edge plots. A deep eave on the south façade, a compact service line to the north.
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Production · Straw-bale wallNatural architecture · European craftsmanship
Living spaces
in harmony with nature.
A new generation of living spaces designed with natural materials, modern engineering and timeless architecture.
SystemTimber frame + straw infill
ProductionPrefabricated panels, made in-atelier
ModelsSix models, 40 – 210 m²
StudioBodrum · Turckheim
01 — Philosophy
We don't just build a house. We design its relationship with nature.
Every project starts with the site's orientation, climate and how its materials behave. A load-bearing timber frame, straw infill and lime-based surfaces come together into a whole that breathes, can be repaired, and lasts.
We manufacture with a panel system under controlled atelier conditions. This approach shortens the build time on site, reduces waste, and makes the quality of detail measurable.
02 — Wall system
A wall that does three jobs at once.
The load-bearing timber frame, a high-density compressed straw infill and a breathable finish layer come together in the atelier as a single panel. The panel arrives on site ready to install.
Wall section · layers
Lime-based exterior renderSurface
Compressed straw infillInsulation
Timber frameStructure
Interior finish layerFinish
Schematic representation · not a scaled detail
Load-bearing system
The load-bearing timber frame forms the panel's frame and the building's skeleton at the same time.
Insulating infill
Straw is compressed at high density into the cavity of the frame, reducing the need for an additional insulation layer.
Breathable surface
Lime-based plaster and timber cladding options are detailed to let the wall exchange moisture.
Prefabricated manufacturing
Panels are prepared per project in the atelier and assembled on site. Shell construction time shortens, waste is reduced.
Production · straw compression · silent
We don't build the wall on site. We manufacture it in the atelier and assemble it on site.
Every panel is manufactured to measure for its project, numbered, and shipped in installation order. Build time on site shortens, and dependence on weather conditions drops.
03 — Homes
Featured Models
Concept
ConceptNHH — 03
Ridge House
164 m² · 4+1 · 2 storeys · Timber frame + straw infill
A two-storey solution for sloped sites. The lower floor for daytime living, the upper floor for the night zone.
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ConceptNHH — 05
Grove House
210 m² · 4+1 · 2 storeys · Timber frame + lime plaster
A courtyard layout for large families. A sheltered outdoor space between two wings.
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Materials that stay true to nature.
Straw
Locally sourced straw bales, compressed as infill between the timber frame members.
Timber
The load-bearing structure and joinery, made from dried, graded structural timber.
Lime
Lime-based plaster lets the wall breathe and gives a surface that can be repaired.
Insulation
Straw infill is compressed at high density into the cavity of the frame.
Surfaces
Surfaces built from materials that age gracefully, can be painted, and can be repaired.
05 — Process
How we manufacture
01
Design
Site analysis, orientation and the brief. Plan alternatives and the massing decision.
02
Engineering
Structural calculation, detail drawings and the materials list. Preparing the permit file.
03
Panel production
Wall and floor panels are manufactured under controlled atelier conditions.
04
Installation
Assembling the panels on site, roof and exterior shell work.
05
Completion
Plaster, joinery, MEP and finishing work; the checklist ahead of handover.
06 — Approach
Our approach to sustainability
We talk about method rather than numbers. Each point corresponds to a concrete decision we apply on our projects.
01
Natural and locally sourced materials
02
High-performance insulation details
03
Site waste reduced through atelier manufacturing
04
Repairable and demountable systems
05
A lifetime view on material decisions
07 — Concepts
Concept Designs
The images in this section are not finished projects. They are concept studies showing our architectural approach and how we frame everyday life.
08 — Who we work with
Who we work with
01
Homeowners
Choose the model that fits your site, we revise the plan to your needs, and settle scope and budget together.
Get a quote →02
Architects
To use the panel system in your own design, we work through the wall section, connection details and manufacturing constraints together.
Request details →03
Contractors
Measured panel delivery and an installation schedule for fast on-site assembly. Scope is defined per project.
Get in touch →09 — FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does a straw-bale infill wall work?
Dry straw is compressed at high density into the cavity of the timber frame, acting as insulating infill. The interior and exterior surfaces are closed off with lime-based plaster or timber cladding.
Where are the panels manufactured?
Panels are prepared per project under atelier conditions, numbered, and assembled on site.
What does the delivery scope include?
Shell construction, façade and interior fit-out scopes are defined separately. We settle which scope you want together at the first meeting.
How is the price determined?
It's calculated on a per-project basis, based on the site and ground conditions, number of storeys, plan and delivery scope. That's why we don't publish a list price.
Can I see the technical drawings?
The wall section and connection details are shared during the project meeting. The schematic shown on the site is not a substitute for a scaled detail.