Straw bale house plans

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As everything evolves, the need for efficient designs becomes more apparent. Designers and architects are constantly exploring new possibilities in terms

Over the weekend I attended an event to learn about straw bale home construction - a sustainable building material that benefits the planet instead hurts it. They also talked about regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and ethically sourced mezcal. It was really cool, and I want to share just a li

Straw Bale Plans and Design - Ready to go plans for a straw bale house. Check out our variety of floor plans. All plans can be converted into Faswall, ICF, Hempcrete, Pumice-crete, or conventional construction. Make changes to suit your individual needs. Energy efficient and Eco friendly designs for DIY owner builders and alternative natural building enthusiasts.

Day seven started out earlier than usual as we were ending the day a little earlier and we were loosing a couple of people who had to head home because of distance and work. We were still very much behind schedule. With Andrew being ill much of the week we had not completed as much

Building a straw bale and plaster house is a low-cost and environmentally friendly way to create a home. This guide covers the materials and methods you might use to build a straw bale house, a house that can last hundreds of years, is...

A sustainable building material wins favor on multiple fronts.

No, not another holiday trip, though it has been quite a change of scenery. I have been helping my friend Matty with his roundhouse. It’s already something rather special and is going to be stunning when finished. He has built it all by hand, mostly on his own, with the help of a few knowledgeable friends and that is where I come in. He asked me, a month or so ago, if I’d be available to give him a hand with placing the bale walls. I jumped at the opportunity to learn more as it will stand…

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