Strawbale house

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.

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

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

To have a strawbale house in the snowy mountains was a dream for us the last 20 years. We love the looks and comfort of this build. And we believe everyone should build to look after the environment and it feels so comfortable. We used as much as possible recycled building material. Because of the […]

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

View plans for a straw bale home featured in a number of books and magazines. Its unique interior features long clerestory windows and vaulted ceilings

tall straw bale wall

The south wall, complete to seven courses with infill. This is the office window, with the south guest bedroom window further away. The next job will be the windows and window detailing.

A sustainable building material wins favor on multiple fronts.

Stylish Modern Straw Bale House Built From Scratch

View plans for a straw bale home with 3 bedrooms & a loft. The ceiling over the living & dining rooms & a portion of the kitchen rises to a dramatic 18’