Flora Farms Cottage
Farmhouse Exterior, San Francisco
Photography by Rigoberto Moreno
The Flora Farms Culinary Cottages, located in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico are constructed with straw bales, which allow for deep wall openings, while providing natural insulation. The rustic metal roof and simplified interior elements result in a fresh take on a traditional farm outbuilding.
The main benefits of straw as a construction material are: It’s cheap, it’s relatively easy to find, it has a low...