It was important to Julia and John to build a house in a way that was respectful of the environment and that would be sustainable to live in long-term. It took three years from when they started building to before they were able to move in, but it's because they did nearly all the work themselves.
Whiptail is a recently completed strawbale home which forms part of the Wild Mountains Environmental Education Centre. It sits on the spectacular west-facing slope of the Border Ranges with living spaces oriented to the north to capture winter sun through large recycled timber doors and other spaces opening to the expansive views of the Scenic […]
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 […]
We were the designer, builder, Passive House consultant and client for this project so it has a special place in our hearts. It is also the first strawbale certified Passive House outside of Europe. We chose strawbale and timber frame because of the very low carbon footprint of these materials. The house is also one […]
The original design from Gernot Minke was planned for Spain - as a coffee shop... now it is going to be our architectural office and seminar...
Designed by green architecture firm Gettliffe Architecture in Boulder, Colorado, this modern home includes sustainable solar design features.
“The current code approved method for straw bale construction that can resist wind and seismic forces is not shown in the International Residential Code…
This straw bale mountain vacation home was designed to connect visitors to the surrounding environment and serve as a welcoming retreat for friends and family.…
I just spotted this on Shedworking.co.uk. It’s a tiny strawbale house offered by amazonails, the leading strawbale building company...
he owners of a popular Sioux Falls-area winery are retiring.
Strawmark built the home in yesterday’s blog post. Be sure to see their stunning gallery. “Straw houses the way of the future? With the aftermath of devastation…
Read The Food Forest fact sheet on How to Build a Strawbale Wall.
Welcome everyone, to Boom! It's an art-based psytrance music festival located in the desert of eastern Portugal. It happens every other year...
Mar 13, 2025 - Entire cottage for $85. Adobe casita with strawbale addition and artistry as the central design element. Cozy and relaxing one bedroom cottage in a rural setting. Next doo...
The Teardrop is not for overwintering. It's not so much the cold that would drive me crazy, but the limited daylight hours. Too many five-hour evenings in such a small space aren't good for the soul. This year, I'm lucky enough to be spending my fourth winter in the backcountry near Cerrillos, New Mexico, a…
Architects and builders are responding to demand for so-called green buildings by using straw-bale construction in more and more public facilities, raising concerns about safety and creating construction challenges.
Airbnb Superhost Talia and her husband Dave began hosting to help save their small mountainside organic farm and also as a creative outlet. They built an enchanting straw bale cottage and two tiny A-Frames that beautifully integrate into the secluded natural landscape. Its' all part of their "Jean Marie's Garden" in the Columbia Gorge area
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