Michel Couvreux: An Expert’s Discussion of Natural Hydraulic Lime
I recently asked my friend Michel Couvreux of TransMineral, USA to write a guest piece about lime and the many confusing aspects of choosing and/or working with the right material for a straw bale house.
View ArticleChoosing Straw Bales for Home Construction
Bale type, which size is best, how to handle moisture content, and what are the ideal straw bales for home construction; are all common questions we hear at every workshop. BECAUSE getting the right...
View ArticleStrawbale Wall Systems – Your Wall, Your Way
Post and Beam. Infill. Hybrid. Load Bearing. When choosing a strawbale wall system for your build, it can be easy to get confused with the names that are often tossed somewhat loosely about. Selecting...
View ArticleBuilding Permits for Straw Bale Houses
Keep these simple bullet points in mind when looking for building permit approvals for your straw bale house.
View ArticleHow Strawbale Construction Can Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Strawbale construction is not only a unique and aesthetically pleasing alternative to conventional building methods but it is also a powerful solution to reduce the carbon footprint of a construction...
View ArticleBuilding Codes: Getting Approval for Straw Bale Homes
Imagine standing on the verge of building your dream home with straw bale construction. You’re excited, but questions loom: Will it pass inspection? Does the design meet local codes? What’s the correct...
View ArticleRoad Trip! 100 Year Old Straw Bale Church
We just couldn’t resist! And, so our return drive from 2023’s Workshop Tour, we turned North to explore the story of the 100-year-old Straw Bale Church without a clue of what a treat we were in for!...
View ArticleBuilding With Straw: 5 Must-Read Books on Straw Bale Construction
Looking to build your dream home with a high-performance, eco-friendly twist? We're not surprised that straw bale construction techniques have caught your eye. With so much information available in...
View ArticleLearning & Laughter 2023 Recap
Celebrating community connections and bale building over the last 12 months and sneak peeks for the magic of the 2024 workshop season coming your way soon!
View ArticleHome Stays – How Do I Find Straw Bale Houses Near Me?
As straw bale construction continues to grow in popularity, there are ever increasing opportunities to visit a bale build for yourself. Find out how...
View Article3 Key Takeaways to Building Your Plastering Skills
Three key takeaways to support your ventures into natural plastering and straw bale home construction straight from the experts.
View ArticleTo New Chapters and New Friends
Celebrating new chapters, community, and, of course, straw bale building! Meet the caretakers of the strawbale.com community.
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