West Asheville Eco Friendly House Made of Hempcrete in Quiet Neighborhood

This is a quaint and timeless eco-friendly house made of hemp called the Nauhaus. It was designed as a model for urban sustainability and is located in a quiet neighborhood. The passive solar design and 16-inch thick hemcrete walls help the house stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It also features a living roof, brick floor and walls made from clay from the building site, multiple outdoor living spaces, and lots of edible plants. To learn more about the Nauhaus and see photos check out these websites:

http://www.americanlimetechnology.com/trelowen-rosevine/
http://alembicstudio.com/projects/nauhaus-prototype/
https://hempsteads.info/nauhaus-prototype
https://www.greenbuilt.org/articles/203-living-in-the-nauhaus-an-efficiency-success-story/

The house is 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is completely furnished. The upstairs includes a full kitchen/dining/living area and master bedroom/bathroom and a loft. Downstairs there is a kitchenette, living area, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a laundry room. One of the bedrooms and kitchenette can be closed off from the other areas and be separate living space with its own entrance if desired.

The house is location combines the best of nature and convenience. It is located on a very quiet street. There is a creek running in the backyard as well as access to the Greenway Trail along Hominy Creek. While at the same time it is a 5 min walk to the West Asheville Park and 15-minute walk to downtown West Asheville where you have access to a health food store, local farmer's market, a local bakery/coffee shop, a music venue, and many local restaurants.

Sleeps up to 8 with 3 queen-sized beds and a full sized futon downstairs. Families with children are welcome. Pets are considered case by case.