Ingenious Off Grid Home in Tasmania Warmed By A Greenhouse: Valleys Hearth (Passive Solar Home Tour)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- Nestled in the picturesque Fingal Valley, Valleys Hearth finds its home at the foot of a rocky mountain in North Eastern Tasmania. Here, amidst warm summers and crisp winters, master craftsman Markus Englmayr embarked on a mission to craft a dwelling of unparalleled uniqueness, anchored by an ingenious passive solar design.
A labor of love, the construction unfolded on site, with Markus personally overseeing every detail. Imbued with character, the home boasts beautifully laminated curved hardwood beams, reclaimed windows and doors, and exquisite natural edge timber joinery.
One standout feature is the attached greenhouse, a practical marvel that recycles greywater and utilizes its warmth to naturally heat the interior. A thoughtful balance of thermal mass and solar gain ensures a consistently comfortable atmosphere throughout the year, minimizing the need for extra heating or cooling.
Stepping into Valleys Hearth is an experience of quiet beauty-a retreat where nature and craftsmanship subtly intersect. The property offers unique touches, like a shower in the greenhouse where you can bathe surrounded by tropical banana palms in soft sunlight. A timber hot tub, a distinctive sauna, and a well-equipped kitchen invite relaxation and culinary delights.
The landscape Valleys Hearth is nestled in is awe inspiring to say the least, with the home a fantastic example of how self sufficient and off grid living doesn't mean going with out. Markus, your generosity in sharing this extraordinary home showcases the boundless possibilities here. This stay has left an indelible mark on me, and I'm certain it will captivate and inspire many others. Thank you for the profound experience.
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It's a brilliant home! Extremely logical❤ Mathematical❤ Natural❤ all homes should be like this one❤
This house is a gem! I work in construction and am passionate about natural buildings. You mentioned a warmth inside the house and I’m very curious about the composition of the walls. Hemp concrete and hemp glazes give that sort of feel to built spaces. It’d be fantastic if the owner of the property was willing to give a tour and get into the details of the built! Idea for a part two maybe? Loved the moment when you shared your thoughts about bathing in nature. I definitely relate. Cheers!
Knowing there were couples behind me as far as the eye can see really takes the romance out of these places lol
This is the closest house I've seen online to what I have sketched out in my notebook as my ultimate goal.
(Arched passive House / greenhouse combo)
Glad to see it works so well. ☺️
Excited for the future.
Wow what’s amazing! I’ve honestly never been in a warmer home. Winning combo right there. 😃
Beautiful ❤
I delivered the plaster to this house and it's so nice to see the finished product .
Was very impressed then absolutely amazed with the finished product
Hey Michael, great to see my video making it to you. The concept and craftsmanship was incredible. Definitely a labour of love. Thanks for watching!
Wow. I really wish I could have been there!
Me too! You would have loved the bath!!
What a amazing place to stay. Very peaceful Ben, I can see why you love it. It ticks all the boxes. I would stay couple of nights
Yes it was a dream stay for me. It was so warm inside: and this was filmed in the dead of winter too. Glorious sun filled natural home. 🥰
That’s a banana tree. Looks amazing 🤙🏽
I love banana trees! I think being from Tassie it’s novel to see such tropical looking plants here. Gets me excited!
Yes, a banana palm tree😂❤
Awesome and the tin roof made it look very outback Aussie :)
Beautiful place Ben!
Thanks so much Scott. This is one of my absolute favourites! Appreciate the support.
Ben. WOW! So firstly a massive thank you to Marcus for sharing this with your channel. So different and clever. Anyone looking for an 'eco' hideaway this has to be it. The property has everything. There is someone for everyone. Different and ingenious. The heating system, the greenhouse ...well everything. As you said somewhere you could re-charge' and leave feeling so much better in every sense. A beautiful natural location. Marcus your craftsmanship is incredible. Anyone visiting Tasmania should put this on the 'stay at' list. Top of the list. Thank you, Ben great video!
Thanks for the great feedback Keith. I was here in winter and then home was so warm and cosy. I can only imagine how bursting with life the greenhouse is now in the spring! I agree, it needs to be on the bucket list not only for a stay but for pure research purposes! So much to learn about design from experiencing it first hand. Thanks for the support Keith.
Such a beautiful place, with so many nice little touches, I really love Marcus' aesthetic and attention to detail. The lampshades really caught my eye, I wish i could find ones like that here...
The semi outdoor shower beside the banana plant and outdoor bath both look like such relaxing places to unwind at the end of the day.
Great to stay for a few days, but imagine how chilled out you'd be if you lived somewhere like that 😊
Rob, you have an absolutely nailed it there. I am in love with the aesthetic that Markus has created the property. I love all the plants and the concrete and the timber. It’s really nice and calm but it has a slightly masculine feel to it which is nice. Yes, those lampshades are incredible. Markus is a bit of a surfer and I think has taken inspiration from the ocean. I think some of them are shaped like seashells. Definitely very unique. The shower in the greenhouse was my favourite feature. I just loved it so much and I can only imagine what it would be like to call this place home, just incredible. Thanks for watching Rob and Thanks for the feedback.
What an awesome place! As someone who loves Earthships and has helped build four of them, I really enjoy seeing houses incorporating aspects of Earthships. Especially the greenhouses. They provide a wonderful feeling of warmth and life.😊😊😊
Thanks for sharing this wonderfully made video with us all. 🌻
I thought about telling you that you and Brett need to build an earthship to put your banana palms in. But I wasn't sure if you would know what an earthship was and I didn't want to start talking about earthships, as I might never stop. 😅😅😅
That’s so cool that you have been involved with Earthship builds! I’ve always been very curious about them and also love love love greenhouses. There really is something magical about that warm, plant filled landscape! Thanks for the support Lake!
I agree with you Ben, best house yet. The wood in the house is magnificent.
Yes this was something very special
Roy. It spoke to my soul. I particular liked the curved beams and the natural timber edges. Even the loo was lovely to look at! I hope you’ve been well
Looks amazing and wish had some land to build something inspired by that
You and I both Robert! Until then we will just have to book a stay here! Link in description. Thank you for watching this one!
@@bennybnb love to though long way from Inverness mate.
You told the vibe of this place so well. Beautiful reflections.
Thank you Sean. It honestly moved me. Never have I left an Airbnb stay feeling so happy. Thanks for your support.
Its incredible and very beautiful but tasmania is freezing i hope you stay warm enough
I love that you pointed out the beauty of the toilet :). What an awesome house, thanks for showing it.
pleasure! The toilet was magic. The craftsmanship throughout was just so nice. Even the toilet. Thanks for the support. :)
Thanks So Much for Sharing this Amazing Structure.. Totally Love It !!!
My pleasure Tarvin, I’m so glad you enjoyed this one.
Just wow
Yes this place touched my heart and soul. So beautiful.
Love it!
Me too!
My perfect home ❤️
Damn! Your blessed to get to live there!
🤩😍 beautiful ! Craft works in every corner of the house make it as unique as the location of the house is on. Just watching it made me feel tranquil and now I’ll go light my incense in my characterless development built house 😂
You’re absolutely correct June, a lot of the magic at this property was in the smaller details in the craftsmanship of the home. I’m right there with you LOL one day we will each have our own craftsman Home! Until then I hope my TH-cam channel can be a place that brings you inspiration! 😊
Indeed, indeed ! I get amazed at how each house is so delightful then you keep finding such gems 💎, thank you for creating quality contents !
@@junebush8878 the pleasure is all mine, thank you for being here
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Hey Ben, would love to build something similar one day. Wondering if you can put me in touch with the owner?
Fantastic, the owners name is Markus Englmayr and his Instagram account/handle is @kingbillysurfcraft - I’m sure he’d be happy to hear from you. 🙂
I doubt green power was used in the process of making the steel or glass used. Keep an eye on the banana tree, it’ll walk down hill.
🤠👍👌🌞🌱🍀🦋❤
two problems, moisture and summer.
What more do you need to live a good life?
Visiting this place was the happiest times in my recent memory. So special.
That is not a palm tree
Let me disappoint you😂… and those who liked your comment 🎉
A Banana Palm or Banana Tree is a "palm tree" - botanical name is Musa Sp. -it is an important plant all over the globe. Its deliciously sweet fruits are rich in fiber and potassium and are key ingredients in many dishes. People grow these palms for more than just their fruit, however. Humans have used parts of the banana palm throughout history for various trades, and still do today. They are also popular and practical additions to tropical and subtropical landscaping.❤
Thankyou.😏@@Dr.Yalex.
An interview with the owner/builder would have cleared up all the things you didn't know, and would have been more useful to your viewers...Either on-camera or as background research....🙂
Seriously what's indenious about this
wanted to see the concept, not the guy whos is talking like an eso, self experienced, kinda annoying person
Thank you for the feedback!
So this is just an advertisement for someone to get rich, at others expense.... not good..
Okay you got me. It's all part of my diabolical scheme to spread sustainable living. But hey, if becoming the Robin Hood of sustainable living is wrong, I don't want to be right! 😎✌️"
Fantastic.Just ignore the Karens!
@@MaxMitch22❤
lol everyone who ever got rich was at someone else expense…
I get it. I am sick of this monetary world we were born into as well. Have to pay to live and homelessness is illegal. Have to have a permission slip to fish for food. All your monies still end up in the wallets of the elites while most people slave away at jobs they hate just because they have to accumulate debt in order to "live". I do still much prefer the sustainable way of living even though it's way over priced
that truly is a beautiful home