Straw bale construction

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…

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In the age of the internet, I am still a huge believer in the humble natural building book. I can be drawn much deeper into a book, and stay much more focused. On our Hartwyn internship builds, I bring along my bookshelf for the interns to paw over, it’s really lovely to see! So here, I shall list my favorite natural building books. I suspect this will be a work in progress as more come out (I’m eager to get my hands...

Straw Works co-founder Barbara Jones explains the different methods of building with straw. Interview with Barbara Jones Having trained in carpentry and been involved in the construction industry for many years, Barbara took a year out in 1994 to consider environmental issues and how they were being approached in other countries. A two day […]

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Straw bale vaulted 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

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tall straw bale wall

The building detailed in the pages below is the best house the Red Feather Development Group presently knows how to build; thus there is a great deal of

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.

A sustainable building material wins favor on multiple fronts.

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Straw Bale Construction & Earth Floors Load-bearing straw bale construction with an earth floor is an innovative and sustainable building technique that fits well within the principles of permaculture design, fabric first, and the circular economy. This construction method uses locally sourced, natural materials to create a low-carbon footprint and energy-efficient building. It provides excellent insulation, while the earth floor helps regulate temperature and moisture. By using materials…

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