Can you use exposed timber framing in straw bale home construction? In short, yes! AND, to ensure a long lasting, high performance build, extra attention should be given to certain
“We built with straw bale because we didn’t want to owe our first born to the utility company,” shared the owner-builder of this California straw bale home for sale. And,
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.
This well-kept (and loved!) for-sale-by-owner home is right outside of Laramie, Wyoming, with easy access to the university, airport, and town amenities. Originally built by a local contractor as his
Join us in celebrating new chapters, community, and, of course, straw bale building! So many pieces have aligned to make this feel like a moment of true synchronicity. Our gratitude
Hello friends near and far! You know when something is meant to be, and the stars align in just the right way, and unimaginable possibilities suddenly come to light? Well
The Elk Creek straw bale home has actually been featured in our photo gallery in the past and is one we have personally visited and love. Located in desirable southern
If you’re considering a green roof for your straw bale project, learn the benefits of using one as well as the ONE potential drawback.
I met Paul and Sara in 2015, long before they moved into their very own Applegate Cottage, at my seven-day, hands-on workshop in La Grande, Oregon and was immediately struck
“…My neck is stiff, my voice is weak, I hardly whisper when I speak. My tongue is filling up my mouth, I think my hair is falling out. My elbow’s
To the Black, Indigenous, and people of color in our straw bale community, I recently received a very powerful message from an African American woman educator in which she shared
By now you have all likely seen the horrific footage of George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis. Gabriella and I are filled with grief and anger, as I imagine you are
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