hemp and lime house

PROGRAM

Design for a family house

SITE

47 600 Nérac, France

DESCRIPTION

An overhang orientated towards the nicest view is slightly offset from the rectangular plan of the groundfloor. A subtle shift in the relationship between the volumes that reinforces the contemporary character of the ensemble.

Walls are made from shuttered hempcrete. This mixture of hemp fibres and lime is the key to the house's very high thermal, hygrometric and acoustic qualities. As a result, the house enjoys excellent indoor comfort in winter as well as in summer

SURFACE

115m2

PARTNER

Nicolas Canton, architect