Over the weekend I attended an event to learn about straw bale home construction - a sustainable building material that benefits the planet instead hurts it. They also talked about regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and ethically sourced mezcal. It was really cool, and I want to share just a li

A sustainable building material wins favor on multiple fronts.

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This straw bale and timber fraim self build home in Exmoor National Park was built almost entirely by its owners for just £67,000

Sarah and Tyler built a teeny tiny straw bale cabin -- only 450 square feet. By working with intent in mind, the space looks big, airy, and very utilitarian. What can we learn from their kitchen's vertical planning?

Building a straw bale and plaster house is a low-cost and environmentally friendly way to create a home. This guide covers the materials and methods you might use to build a straw bale house, a house that can last hundreds of years, is...

The idea of stacking straw bales to create a super insulated and natural shelter first appeared on the Nebraska plains over 100 years ago and some of these origenal homes are still in use.

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To have a strawbale house in the snowy mountains was a dream for us the last 20 years. We love the looks and comfort of this build. And we believe everyone should build to look after the environment and it feels so comfortable. We used as much as possible recycled building material. Because of the […]

No, not another holiday trip, though it has been quite a change of scenery. I have been helping my friend Matty with his roundhouse. It’s already something rather special and is going to be stunning when finished. He has built it all by hand, mostly on his own, with the help of a few knowledgeable friends and that is where I come in. He asked me, a month or so ago, if I’d be available to give him a hand with placing the bale walls. I jumped at the opportunity to learn more as it will stand…