Zen Center

Crestone, CO

Nestled in the heart of the Sangre de Christo Mountains sits the tranquil town of Crestone, Colorado.  The Crestone Zen Center is the ideal setting for a straw/clay timber home due to it’s variable climate and connection with nature.  This 1,200 sqft EcoNest designed residence has superior indoor air quality creating a healthy and efficient home.   

Owner’s Goal: A naturally built home that compliments the natural surroundings.

 

 

   Technologies:

  • Clay/Straw Walls
  • Timber Frame
  • Earthen Plaster

 

San de Christo Mountains

 

crestone timber frame

 

crestone clay straw

 

fresh clay/straw

 

Crestone spring 2015

 

Cale master plastering

 

 

crestone crane

 

clay/straw

 

First coat natural plaster crestone

 

2nd coat of plaster

 

 

crestone sunset

 

claystraw crestone

 

crestone prayer flags

 

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Crestone natural Plaster

 

Window plaster detail