Dainella Nartker 5/19/23 Dainella Nartker 5/19/23

Why Your Foundation is THE Most Important Part of Your Strawbale House

It may seem like a simple part of the overall construction process, but your foundation is the most crucial part of your entire project. Any mistakes you make in your straw bale house foundation will only get worse as you build up. Learn how to avoid…

Timbo Scursso 3/18/23 Timbo Scursso 3/18/23

Spring is Coming...Straw Bale Plans to Speed Things Up!

We have recently added a bunch of construction drawings of straw bale houses (full sets of plans) to our website bringing the total to thirty sets. We have several different architects represented with several different styles. Everything from simple to elaborate is available.

Dainella Nartker 2/3/23 Dainella Nartker 2/3/23

Strawbale 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 a wall system is an early-stage design decision…

Dainella Nartker 1/7/23 Dainella Nartker 1/7/23

5 Tips for Timber Framing in Straw Bale Home Construction

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 technical details during the design and building phases.

Timbo Scursso 10/22/22 Timbo Scursso 10/22/22

Consulting Services for Straw Bale Construction Projects

Wondering if your construction plans are adequate to build from? Want to save thousands of dollars on your home construction? I can help you with consulting services for straw bale construction. I offer all kinds of services from project success coaching and basic project assistance to 12-month project consulting. I have something for everyone and would be happy to help you create the dream straw bale home you've held in mind for so long.

Dainella Nartker 9/16/22 Dainella Nartker 9/16/22

Choosing 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.

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:

Timbo Scursso 3/11/22 Timbo Scursso 3/11/22

The Many Uses of Vinegar in Straw Bale Construction

There are so many uses of vinegar when working with lime paster; from neutralizing the acids in lime plaster, saving your hands, your clothes, and your… [read more]

Andrew Morrison 1/26/21 Andrew Morrison 1/26/21

Amazing Couple Builds the Applegate Cottage on Whidbey Island

They were determined to build the house themselves, even though they didn't have much experience in residential construction. Their success is a testament to people around the world who build their own straw bale homes.