Simple, Natural Materials In Green Building

      Looking up to the loft, the use of green building materials makes for a clean and simple design. The horizontal beam that supports the loft was recycled from a friend's home renovation project. The beam had been cut in half during demolition. A steel plate was used to tie it back together and the splice became a visual element.
     The railing uprights are 2 x 3's that are fastened to the beam with steel angle iron. The horizontal rungs of the railing are made of bamboo. The ladder is designed to be flush with the wall when not in use and pulls out for climbing up to the loft. When pulled out, the steps of the ladder become parallel to the floor for easy climbing.