STraw bale construction / Guides

...straw is the same organic material. It's like a bunch of small trees bundled together". So indeed, straw bales, why not? One big advantage of straw bale over conventional wood frame construction is that a straw panel will be able to dry to either side, compared to most homes that include an impermeable barrier of pol...

...Straw bale homes: Straw bale house Recycled Content : Straw bale walls are the used stalks of grains, so they are generally 100% recycled and act as carbon storage so this will significantly reduce the overall ecological impact of your home. Method and form : Traditionally it’s been done as stacked bale w...

...straw bale walls. "The treatment of human waste into useful compost rather than being one of the largest environmental problems facing our waterways is absolutely key to making sustainable change. It’s also something most people would rather not think about." - Chris Magwood LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environme...

...construction and also low-carbon concrete from CarbonCure . Steel stands out for its speed and efficiency in construction. It's relative light weight and ease of construction allows for a workforce about 10 to 20% smaller compared to a similar concrete-based structure being built. Steel structures also have excellent...

...straw bale home construction which is a thing of its own, or sheep wool insulation as another example, which can apparently make your house smell like an old barn in the Sottish Highlands during prolonged rainy weather. That....would be noticeable. There are some like celllulose and wood fiber panels that have been a...