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Building with Straw
"Grass Roots" Construction
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The true "green building" technique.
Straw Bale Building provides for structures that
have a unique beauty in addition to the many other benefits. High insulation
value and energy efficiency. Cost effective and simple building techniques.
Natural material producing a healthy, non-toxic finished building. Use
of a waste product and reduced construction debris during construction.
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Straw bale building basics
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Building with straw as the wall surface, the insulation
& the structure. Simple, cost effective and quick building technique.
Well suited for small structures.
See how to build it
Small structural straw shed
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This technique is one of the most popular ways
to build with straw bales. The structure is provided by the post &
beam frame - and the wall surface and insulation are the bales. The frame
used can be wood, steel, or concrete. This section will show a building
from the foundations up to complete straw bale walls.
See how to build it
Part One - Foundations & straw bale walls
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What happens when the straw is stacked? This section
shows the completion of the exterior enclosure, windows, insulation, mechanical
systems, interior framing, and natural plasters - clay based and lime.
See how to build it
PartTwo - Envelope enclosure & plastering
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Now we have a building. This last section shows
how the interior spaces are finished, final plastering details and eco
friendly options are included.
See how to build it...
PartThree - Finish materials & interior details
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