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Temporary loft floor and upper falsework. Note that the beams are fully load-bearing on the buttresses. When finished, the loft space will be divided into three sections: the east end (farthest away in photo) will be the sleeping area; the west end will be an office or maybe an extra bedroom; and the middle bay will be open to the full ceiling height (about 17' from the floor). The lofts are full stand-up height, and about 14' across at the floor level.
 
 
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Upper vault under construction. Note the mesh and the rebar ribs over the falsework, and the "Bale-o-veyor" in the foreground (the other end is sitting on the bale pile).
 
 
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Ridge being built. The arched doorway is the main entry. Gaps between the bales are skylights in the middle bay, which will be open to the peak.
 
 
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