Straw bale house

For those who prefer using natural materials, building a straw bale house may seem like a great option. The material is eco-friendly, fairly affordable, and reasonably easy to work with, making it an appealing approach

My husband, Colin, and I spent a few years previous to when we bought our land, checking out a variety of natural building projects- cob, stawbale, rammed earth, cordwood, houses, garden sheds, playhouses- in various states of construction, doing workshops and reading books about land development theories and off-grid possibilities. I remember walking into peoples'…

Sarah and Tyler built a teeny tiny straw bale cabin -- only 450 square feet. By working with intent in mind, the space looks big, airy, and very utilitarian. What can we learn from their kitchen's vertical planning?

The idea of stacking straw bales to create a super insulated and natural shelter first appeared on the Nebraska plains over 100 years ago and some of these original homes are still in use.

As a rule, we make sure our clients are interested in sustainability and design in equal parts, and ideally, our clients are also fun, intelligent, and engaged. When we met Bernie and Erika at a cafe near our office four years ago, our firm was incredibly busy, and it didn’t seem possible to add another project to our schedule. When the couple described their goals for the house and their property two blocks from the ocean in an eclectic neighborhood in Santa Cruz, Calif., we hesitated…

How to Build Dirt Cheap Houses: Ever wonder how to build a simple home for very little money, without going into debt? The key is to use low-cost, locally available natural materials such earth, small diameter wood and straw to keep expenses to a minimum. The real fun is incorpora…

It was important to Julia and John to build a house in a way that was respectful of the environment and that would be sustainable to live in long-term. It took three years from when they started building to before they were able to move in, but it's because they did nearly all the work themselves.

Straw bale construction allows for beautiful curves throughout this Net Zero home

Stylish Modern Straw Bale House Built From Scratch

After much thought and deliberation we have decided to build a new tiny house. Should we build in a basic square format?

This tiny cob and straw bale cabin was built by local artisans as a vacation rental at the Terra Perma eco-resort and village in Harrington, Quebec, Canada. The thick walls are insulated with straw bales and covered

This straw bale and timber frame self build home in Exmoor National Park was built almost entirely by its owners for just £67,000

A sustainable building material wins favor on multiple fronts.

Not all straw bale homes are off the grid, and not all people living off the grid do so in straw bale housing. But the two are as powerful a combo...

Straw bale vaulted house

Timber framing and straw bale walls... strength, durability, and efficiency. facebook.com/theyearofmud

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