The Cost of Straw Bale Construction
When people talk about the cost of straw bale construction, they often get things a bit muddled up. They either come in way too low or way too high. Let’s
When people talk about the cost of straw bale construction, they often get things a bit muddled up. They either come in way too low or way too high. Let’s
This was truly one of the most fun workshops I have had in years. The building will be used as woodworking shop, home brew facility, pottery studio and forge. It
Allow me to share with you what I’ve learned over my 20 years as a professional builder and land developer. All tweaks and adjustments aside, this will be a good
There is no question that the more elaborate your design, the more expensive it will be to build! BUT there are ways to find that balance to please both your
Plastering straw bale window and door wells can be challenging, but the end result is beautiful. Learn some important tips on how to do it in this article.
Perhaps the most commonly asked question about straw bale construction is: “How do I finance it?” There are some things that you can do to improve your efforts and increase
When designing a custom home, it’s important to know you can actually afford to build what you design. These 7 tips will help you hit your target and build the
Whether you’ve ever tried to talk through a straw bale wall during construction or not, you’ll immediately see the value in this tip for simple and clear communication.
Last year’s straw bale construction workshop season started with a huge project: the 5300 SF Eco Learning Center at Ferncliff outside of Little Rock, Arkansas. Check out some mind-numbing facts
One of the most artistic expressions of a straw bale wall are the niches that are carved into it. I have laid out a step-by-step process for the most common
One of the most stunning aspects of a straw bale home is the shape that window and door openings take. These curves that bring so much joy and serenity can
You have likely heard me say this before, but it is worth saying again: keep your plumbing out of your bales. Of course, it’s not as simple as that when
In this post, I will teach you the most up to date and highest quality installation techniques for installing electrical service in your straw bale home. Knowing these techniques is
I am not one who lives from a place of fear or who likes to offer it as a motivation to others. Personally, I think that is a poor way
The efficiency of straw bale homes can be a wonderful thing to share with those living in extreme climates and the existence, or lack there of, of local modern baling
Interested in building your own tiny home or straw bale home? This is an awesome opportunity for you to learn hands on from an expert. This two-week workshop will cover
Some friends of ours are building an eco farm stay in Australia. These folks are very involved in all things grass-root and are building their own straw bale house in
Dylana and Ron are the hosts for the Ashland, OR, August 15-21 2011 workshop. Hosting this workshop represents a lifelong goal of Dylana’s, an Ashland native, who has had visions
Proper framing techniques will speed and simplify your process. Follow these straightforward steps to get your frame erected quickly and much more easily than standard post and beam framing practices.
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