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Built from the ground up: Inside Poroti’s unique stacked earth home
Discover how one couple turned a rugged volcanic landscape in Poroti into a stunning eco-friendly home.
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Discover a unique stacked earth home in Poroti, now on the market. Built using the adobe-in-situ method, this sustainable house was a practical solution for the rugged volcanic landscape, offering a durable and low-maintenance alternative to a standard build.
The home's thick earth walls provide exceptional thermal mass, keeping it naturally cool in summer and warm in winter. This four-bedroom property showcases unique craftsmanship, including a handcrafted rimu kitchen, and offers a rare sense of permanence.
Murray Ruffel outside his Poroti home
The walls of the house were poured layer by layer over 14 weeks
The result is a masterclass in sustainable architecture that combines raw natural craftsmanship with modern efficiency.
The house is cool in summer and warm in winter
Murray in the kitchen he built from windblown kauri
The handcrafted kitchen and dining room.
The home boasts dual verandahs for morning coffee and evening drinks.
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