Straw bale building

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 with straw bales is a technique pioneered a century ago in the state of Nebraska. In recent years there has been a renaissance in the use of straw as a building material largely in the American Southwest, but also in Canada, Australia, France, Holland, Germany, Austria and China. Straw is a renewable resource with excellent insulating properties. It is a cheap and easy-to-use option for self-builders, and even large-scale structures can be erected using timber framework filled with…

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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

Architecture trends are constantly changing and are currently evolving toward sustainability thanks to innovative designers.

Straw bale vaulted house

Browse photos of small straw bale stuctures on Houzz and find the best small straw bale stuctures pictures & ideas.

Straw bale is energy-efficient – i.e., it’s great for insulation.

tall straw bale wall

When building, the question of what type of mesh to use in a straw bale build is a big one. I show the use of 14 gauge welded wire mesh in my videos...

A sustainable building material wins favor on multiple fronts.

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Huff and Puff Construction specialise in straw bale buildings. Warm in winter, cool in summer - perfect for the UK climate!