Feature Friday: 616 Horse Mountain Drive

Unique “Rammed Earth Recycled Tire Home” in Glacier View Meadows. 

What is a “Rammed Earth” Home? Rammed earth homes are like building sand castles. The form of the home, which is usually a plywood structure that provides the outline of a wall, is already in place then a cross-grade, or mix, of soils is rammed into the walls, either by hand or machine. When everything is packed tightly, the forms are removed, and what’s left is a solid, stable wall. Builders repeat this process until the home is built. 

 

 

Why I love this home: 

1.) Efficiency: Near net-zero energy efficiency with active solar in-floor heating, fresh-air ventilation system, ceiling fans, and pellet stove for healthy and comfortable living.

2.) The finishes & unique interior: Home finishes include natural stone granite, wood, and concrete countertops and custom beetle-kill pine interior doors and trim.

3.) The view: Even though the area had previously been burned in a high park fire, this opened up the view for gorgeous sunsets from the front patio. 

If you would like more information about this property or are interested in properties similar to this one, we can help you! Give us a call at 970-231-4172. 

 

*Sources: How Rammed Earth Homes Work . home.howstuffworks.com/rammed-earth-home.htm.