From the southeast, this photo shows the south-facing courtyard.
The dark section of roof is an array of solar electric (PV) panels laminated to the roofing.



The roof was constructed on a post and beam system before bales were stacked.


This is not a pidgeon roost in a French farmhouse, though it might look it.
The west gable wall features lots of small windows,
designed to take advantage of the thick walls for shading the afternoon sun.