Tranquil backyard homestudio is natural materials masterclass
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ย. 2024
- Inspired by how birds build their nests, Jack Becker and Andrew Linn wove the partition walls of their Grass House out of willows and built the structure from bamboo. As the first code-compliant bamboo home in the US, the tall and thin ADU feels different.
When you enter the space, it smells of drying grasses, in stark contrast to the more typical new home odors of paint and drywall. “Basically every surface in this space is a natural organic material, largely cellulose based,” explains Becker “So everyone comments that they like the way it smells when they come in.”
Jack Becker was originally attracted to the wooden workers’ homes built in the 1850s in DC’s Anacostia neighborhood, but when he found a fixer upper across the street from Frederick Douglass’ 1870s home he knew it was the spot to experiment with an all-natural home.
By tearing up the driveway, they created space for an Accessory Dwelling Unit built from a panelized bamboo system for its structural walls and floors and ceilings. The willow dividing wall spans the 3 floors of the narrow structure supported by just tiny threaded steel rods. Everything here is natural and salvaged, like shelving from the raw-edged off-cuts of the lumber used for the stairs.
The lamps are made from mycelium that has colonized agricultural waste and because the mycelium is chitin (what crabs and exoskeletons are made out of) it’s “entirely non-combustible.” Becker explains that they tested the material using the same torch used to char their cladding and it wouldn’t ignite.
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Omg. Every time I think “she cannot possibly find a cooler story than this one”, you do.
Wow.
Really loved this one. Thanks.
Very cool episode. Your guest has such a laid back way of expressing functional building knowledge combined with “natural ingredients”. Bet he has more interesting projects worth documenting. Thanks for posting these gems. 🤙
"Young family turns parking lot into stunning eco-home (DC alley)" it's from them too
I would say this is very interesting and exciting. Bamboo being self sustainable is a great way to build. We stop cutting down all the forest And help with climate disaster.
@@elainewilson-howard3188 cutting trees to build sustainable houses is also a good way to sequester CO2 (the beams in my house are over 150 years old), but bamboo grows much faster, on the other hand for us Westerners it is rarely used without transformation, which consumes energy.
The host is a good teacher. Calm, well paced explanations with all necessary information to understand.
Jacks the sort of man I aspire to become more like. Rare qualities such as genuine warmth, polite, articulate, straight forwardly clear and hospitable. No phoniness, clear, and articulate, and gracious. I didn't observe any aspect of the design attractive, or particularly clever, but hey, he's relatively young, and its his privilege to wonder & search out his own path🎈
Beauty and design quality is in the eye of the beholder. This certainly speaks to me much more so than the austere and souless format of a lot of modern design these days.
In a world - where everything is cookie cutter - the go for it / try it - creative spirit shows new ways of exploration - coolest of all time !! He has amazing intelligence of materials
Jack Beck is one of the most articulate builder hosts I've seen on your channel, Ms. Dirksen (and Family).
Sparks your imagination as to how to utilise "waste", and expands our recognition of unusual materials...
Thanks for your work!
He has an impressive vocabulary and knowledge base and knows how to use them in tandem for optimal pedagogical and descriptive purposes.
This guy has a good sense of humor! I like his attitude too.
We need millions of people like these men and millions of houses that use these ideals and techniques. Thank you for showing us their gorgeous achievement and vision.
What a wonderful build. Truly inspirational use of materials. The collection of nests is the ultimate final touch to this naturally beautiful home.
I love how the designer references materials used for weaving, basket making and clothing - informed and influenced house building - we can rethink our relationship to natural fibres like mycelium and move away from fossil-fuel based products and build healthier 'nests'
love the combination of sustainable building materials with deconstructed construction methods. Very intriguing home and person!
I admire Andrew and Jack's ethic and respect for the living source of their material and design. The result is so pleasing to the eye and somehow soothing to the heart.
This man's word choices weave such audio interest into this video.
Creativity and sustainability together = serene living space
I thoroughly enjoyed the science behind the house, especially the mycelium lamp shade. The house itself is a science lab.
The indoor willow wattles rocked my world. I am wild for wattles!
And just imagine their ability to collect dust, debris, insects and other wonderful allergens and pollutants...plus the fire hazard. Wattles are intended to be plastered smooth.
@@paulus.tarsensus I suppose you are also germophobic regarding rattan, wickerwork, and basketry...perhaps even woolen rugs. Different decor strokes for different folks.
This is an impressive build. I love the different design choices and materials used to create this home. I also love the use of rainwater to irrigate and planting areas. Well thought out project that shows get alternative methods for creating structures. Well done and thought out!
Shockingly well spoken fellow
I’m profoundly attracted to him
@@BlackTinkerbell all us men ..take a good study for this is what maturity, masculinity, modesty, confidence, humbleness, politeness, and generous giving looks like. If only good solid male & females could be offered such role models, we could erase the Trumps, Putin's, Joe Rogan types, and just maybe the future of 'humanity-womenity' could inch closer to civility, strength & nobleness🎈
He so articulately describes his process and materials. Bravo dude!
Chitin mycelium is not a specific fungal strain. Instead, it refers to the mycelial network produced by fungi that contain chitin. Chitin is a complex polysaccharide and a significant component of the cell walls of many fungi.
They now have bioengineered fungi to produce the substances they want it to produce to make materials. In this case, chitin, but I've heard of other mycelium products that resemble leather, too.
People who are wondering where the new ideas are - the new forms - the new materials - should watch your videos because you are consistently finding new things and new ways of looking at things.
I came across your videos and started watching older vlogs! Amazing content is all I can say, thank you very much for bringing us along on your adventures!!!
Similar experience for me. Came across this site randomly a couple years ago and watched for days to get current. Look forward to every episode.
I love the woven bamboo sub flooring.
Such a beautiful sensitive renovation 🍃
They should use that baked fungal stuff to build with. Like, the potential uses 😮
A fascinating material. I would imagine that it has good insulating properties. I wonder how it stands up to water and if it has any structural strength.
@@RichieTyndall Agreed! I think I've heard of people using the same stuff to mold furniture, so I would love a follow up focused on that field!
Guy really knows his stuff! He could have his own channel/podcast. Very articulate.
Cool home.
Fascinating! Thank you everyone!
So smart that most of the unique personal details that make the place such a statement can so easily be modified for the next people who might move in and want to get middle class fancy on the place. Some drywall here, some paint there and it can be made more 'normal' without much fuss. Really enjoyed the guest, great speaker, knew his building well.
I really like the look of the "cross-stitch corner" at 23:30, and there's the functionality of the rain screen. That also provides a nice solution to a home with a bunch of exterior insulation, where this design then offers something firm to attach the cladding to (whether it is vertical or horizontal cladding). I am curious if they get bugs or squirrels that go into those corners to build a home, because it appears so open access for them, or if they've blocked it off with some screening a few inches in and it just isn't visible.
I really love that they used the natural beauty of the material, that's all you need!
I love how they used lighting in the basement stairs and storage area and the cubbies full of architectural dioramas! 🙌
One of the most radically unique designs presented. Well thought out and executed. Very cool, thank you!
Yea!! First bamboo house on the east coast……just beautiful!
Great video. I love your videos. They're also kind of "natural" with no soundtrack, voiceover or extra graphics, etc.
The guy featured is so laid back and what a wonderful organic home studio, I can just imagine how wonderful it smells ❤
Really cool video? I love the house? And the unique architecture? It's so fun? To listen to this guy end every statement as a question? Yeesh?
So much heart and soul. And style.
Very very Great love and Construction, as in artistical, material and love ❤
The notion that conscious living is good for the planet will get no argument from me. This has it all.
Trippy space. The craftsmanship and artistry is top notch.
I love the small dwelling. It's beautiful and practical and unique. Maybe they don't have any vehicles because I noticed a no parking sign in front of the house . The repurposed driveway space adds to the quality of life for the inhabitants.
Dude is like an earthy John Stossel.
This is the best comment! 😂❤
YES!!! I was wondering who he reminds me of and also resembles. I love John Stossel so maybe that helps this guys likability for me.👍
Love this comment. 😄😄😄
I was literally thinking “Dude looks just like John Stossel” then I saw your comment.
True, John Stossel is not of this planet. This guy is much cooler.
Beautiful work and love the garden detail with built in watering too.
yeah the air conditioning willow reservoir is brilliant!
Scratch & sniff! Love the humor!
Wonderful technology of bamboo. It was not made perfectly beautiful but the new idea is there to develop in fashion going forward.
my favourite house for its
natural materials....it can be done and it is an inspiration to modern living....welldone bro 🙏💝
Beautiful work of art.
Everything has been said but I just had to add my thanks and appreciation for one the the best vids I have ever seen. The filming and editing was brilliant .. Jack was animated and absolutely steeped in knowledge and experience.. you both deserve awards in your respective fields for this little gem. So so delightful and insightful!
Enjoyed listening to him
Great video, very inspiring. Didn't know about the use of bamboo in these buidingmaterials, great solution.
Going into the grass house surrounded by the scent of the timbers and natural fibres would give you a sense of living in a forrest that was before this house was built by those same trees..the synergy that has been created is totally my ideal nest…brilliant conservation with repurposed materials alleviating waste to lower the costing outcome…inspiring others to follow..thankyou. 🌿🦠🌱
Again…! Amazing use of salvage natural resources! This is another favourite home for me. Thanks for sharing.❤️
A nice exterior touch are the "chain" downspouts. I first saw those on the PBS series This Old House. Fitting they would be used here on this project.
Lots of ideas from this one.
Thanks
A very instructive homey spot. Thx for the presentation. A build/renovation worth every reveal.
Yes you did it again, utterly fascinating.
loved what he had to say at the very end
Fascinating, thoughtful use of materials and design elements. Bravo!
Hope their home faired well this wknd. Bad burst in DC yesterday
What a great voice 👏👏👏👏
It’s nice to see intelligent building in anacostia. That neighborhood has a bad reputation for violence. People like this will turn it around.
I can’t imagine cooking in that house. The reed wall would collect oils and dust. The bamboo woven ceiling will deteriorate too. The open stairs will allow dirt and things to rain down.
Too each his own…..
It’s a studio not a house
Love the local sourcing and herringbone ceiling. Great idea
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Very interesting, love the history of the Frederick Douglass home. Nice presentation, thank you Kirsten ~
Enjoyable..very creative this house combined designs
Woohoo! Water harvesting!!!🎉
A mushroom lamp! Awesome.
This one is really well done. Love the layout, the use of materials, the simplicity yet subtle complexity. Fantastic use of materials. It would be interesting to see actual costs. (I am a builder but in a more conventional format).
That place is so damn cool, absolutely love the design
It is very earthy but not very pretty on the inside…. But to each there own. As long as they love it…. Also again at the end w the abandoned bird nests…. I would be scared of bird mites.
I thought keeping bird nests was against the law. I know laws make outlaws out of good citizens.
This is brilliant. Thank you very much for sharing.
What clever people!
Awesome 👍😎🇨🇦
Great vid! Love the tree w/ the pink flowers
Be careful with the bamboo growing so close to your home’s foundation and under home plumbing!! The bamboo will aggressively seek water or grow so fast , that it can enter into your plumbing pipes or uproot your foundation!!❤your home and how it is like a natural biosphere!!
Again another amazing project, thanks for sharing!
Super cool! Just about the only worry I have is that the siding "one inch off the walls with ventilation" is that sounds like an excellent home for all manner of small guests :)
Fantastic and truly inspired work ❤❤
OMG! He looks like Jim Croce and... probably why he has the mustache.
My first thought was Frank Zappa
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, I love this. Thanks for sharing!!!
Love it and all the reclaimed wood. My dad made a crib for my daughter out of oak he reclaimed from pallets. Beautiful. Wondering how close your allowed to build next to neighbors house? ❤
Amazing 😻
Way cool structures!
Wow.
Like a really cool clubhouse. I like it. The main house is great too, with the exposed portions. I would kill to live like that but my wife would kill me if we did.
the ceiling reminds me of my parents home in Indonesia
Thank you.
Just beautiful!! ❤
Another fascinating video on creative architecture. I have to wonder however about the cost and availability of bamboo as a wood source.
Thank you for your video
Such thought involved. Inspiring!
WOW.
Love the adu.. and all the wonderful concepts .. truly a master class!!
but the poor Victorian not so much the exposed lath looks like a wound .. love the subflooring and maybe someday someone will close the wound and take off the gawdawful asbestos siding outside.. No Victorian was born that way..
good one
So so good
i know where my man got at least some of his out of the box thinking from. that light in the basement looks to be sealed in a tupper wear tub and stuck on a shelf in a temperature, humidity, and light controlled environment.
The technique he was attempting to pronounce for the exterior of the house was Shou-Sugi-Ban, but that's actually a misnomer. The actual name of the technique is yaki sugi, or simply charred cedar
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