Get Started! Combo Package

Choose your Combo Package to best support your build. Video only, or Videos + Plans!

Straw Bale House Plans - Sunset Cottage 200

How-To Videos

10+ hours of instruction on the information you need to build your own straw bale structure. See and learn each and every stage of the process from foundation to plaster.

Architectural Plans

These beautiful, simple structures are ideal for anyone interested in learning straw bale construction, advancing their skills, and/or wanting a special place on their property.

Bonuses

We want you to to be successful! These extras will help bring ease & efficiency to your construction process. Tips, guides, and tools, like a well made bale needle, are essential!

How-To Straw Bale Building Video Series

Over 10 hours of in-depth instruction, containing the latest information on building from the ground up. You will learn how to be successful in the building process, from the concrete foundation, to the framing, to the baling (both Post & Beam and Load Bearing), and finally to the plastering.

By implementing these simple, how-to techniques, you’ll be able to effectively build your own straw bale structure with little or no previous building experience. 

Taught by Andrew Morrison.
Available as Instant Downloads.

Post and Beam Straw Bale Video Series

Building with Straw Bales Post and Beam Infill, a 4 video series of the latest version (vol. 2). 

Load Bearing Straw Bale Video Series

Click to watch a short sample of this video.

How-to build a load bearing straw bale structure, a 2 video series of the latest version (vol. 2). 

Plastering How-To Video

Click to watch an introductory video clip.

Learn how-to and key details to properly prep for application, mix, and apply plaster like a professional on your straw bale structure.

Concrete Slab Foundation Video Series

Learn how to properly install a concrete slap foundation for your straw bale structure, a 2 video series.

Framing For Straw Bale Construction Video

A how-to 2 video series to walk you through framing for straw bale construction. Learn tips and framing details specific to straw bale to ensure your build is on track.

Straw Bale Architectural Plans

These simple straw bale structures are ideal for anyone interested in learning straw bale construction techniques and/or wanting a special space on their property.

Art studio, meditation space, guest cabin, quiet getaway, or even a tiny house. These spaces feel special no matter how you use them. 

At 199 sqft, the footprints are small enough that some areas may not require a permit!

ARCHITECTURAL PLANS OPTIONS:

SUNSET COTTAGE click to view – Simple, single room open floor plan. 

–OR–

MOUNTAIN VIEW CABIN click to view – Single room Open, Kitchen, and Bed/Bath floor plans included.

Each structure has many of the details needed in larger homes, so if you plan to build a full-scale home, this is the perfect “test run” to get you started off right. You will learn so much building this structure, and when you are done, you’ll have a beautiful space to enjoy.  It’s like a class that gives back!

Straw Bale House Plans - Mountain View Cabin 200

Bonuses

If this is your first build or your umpteenth, there is always something new to learn. Let us shorten the learning curve for you. 

All 8 of these unique-to-straw bale-construction bonuses will save you tons of time, energy and expensive mistakes.

Choose Your Get Started! Package

How-To Videos Only

Includes

  • Architectural Plans - Not Included in this Package
  • How-To Video Series
  • Bale Needle Plans
  • Tensioning Fork Plans
  • 3x Bale Guides
  • Framing Guide
  • How-to Install Toe Ups
  • Wall Prep Checklist
$79
$40
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Sunset Cottage

Includes

  • Architectural Plans - Open Floor Plan Design Only
  • How-To Video Series
  • Bale Needle Plans
  • Tensioning Fork Plans
  • 3x Bale Guides
  • Framing Guide
  • How-to Install Toe Ups
  • Wall Prep Checklist
$149
$99
on sale
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Mountain View Cabin

Includes

  • Architectural Plans - Open, Kitchen, and Bathroom Floor Plan Designs
  • How-To Video Series
  • Bale Needle Plans
  • Tensioning Fork Plans
  • 3x Bale Guides
  • Framing Guide
  • How-to Install Toe Ups
  • Wall Prep Checklist
$249
$199
on sale
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Need More Space?

At 843 sqft, the Applegate Cottage is not only roomier but it also has more features. But don’t worry! We help make the build achievable. This architectural plan set also comes with ALL the How-to Videos and Bonuses of the Get Started! Package to support your straw bale home dreams.

They Built it!

Learn from a couple who built the Applegate Cottage on Whidbey Island. CLICK HERE TO READ INTERVIEW.

Framed Applegate Cottage
strawbale cottage in construction

Applegate Details

View the full description and photos on the Architectural Plan Set. CLICK HERE TO VIEW

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