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Essential articles, how to guides, and stories from builds across the country

Dive into step by step how to articles, code and permitting tips, materials sourcing, design strategies, and workshop updates. Whether you are dreaming, planning, or building, you will find practical answers and inspiration from the field.

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Dainella Nartker 12/26/24 Dainella Nartker 12/26/24

Do You Pin Bales Together in Straw Bale Construction?

Do we need to pin bales together in straw bale construction? Get the answer to this community member question for yourself here.

Dainella Nartker 11/25/24 Dainella Nartker 11/25/24

Why Build With Straw Bales?

So many reasons to build homes with straw bales! From fire resistance, to sweat equity options, to environmental benefits. Learn more.

Dainella Nartker 2/8/24 Dainella Nartker 2/8/24

Home Stays - How Do I Find Straw Bale Houses Near Me?

Straw bale construction continues to grow in popularity with ever increasing opportunities to visit a bale build for yourself. Find out how...

Dainella Nartker 11/25/23 Dainella Nartker 11/25/23

Road 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!

Dainella Nartker 10/28/23 Dainella Nartker 10/28/23

Building Codes: Getting Approval for Straw Bale Homes

You're 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 code for your area?

Dainella Nartker 8/25/23 Dainella Nartker 8/25/23

How 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 project.

Dainella Nartker 6/18/22 Dainella Nartker 6/18/22

To New Chapters and New Friends

Celebrating new chapters, community, and, of course, straw bale building! Meet the caretakers of the strawbale.com community.

Andrew Morrison 6/4/22 Andrew Morrison 6/4/22

Retirement News + Exciting Introduction to the New Team!!

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 that pretty much sums up our last six months! Here’s the scoop:

Andrew Morrison 1/26/14 Andrew Morrison 1/26/14

Debunking the Rodent Myth

Rodents would much prefer to set up residence in your neighbor’s conventionally built house with lovely pink insulation than live in straw bale walls. Watch this 1 min video