Straw bale house plans

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As everything evolves, the need for efficient designs becomes more apparent. Designers and architects are constantly exploring new possibilities in terms

View plans for a straw bale home with 3 bedrooms & a loft. The ceiling over the living & dining rooms & a portion of the kitchen rises to a dramatic 18’

Straw Bale Plans — Organicforms Design

Owen Geiger's Beachcomber House plan is featured here.

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.

As the warm weather begins to creep in and the days get longer, it's time to start thinking about your future home. Spring is the perfect time to begin considering your house plans, from layout and style to budget and materials. Whether you’re planning to build your own residence or hire a contractor, there are many things to take into consideration. So, are you ready to start dreaming up a home of your own? Let's get started and explore some exciting straw bale house plans!

Kerhonkson residents Jorge Gomes and Jamie McGinnis built their timber-frame energy-efficient home using primarily locally sourced materials.

For those who prefer using natural materials, building a straw bale house may seem like a great option. The material is eco-friendly, fairly affordable, and reasonably easy to work with, making it an appealing approach

)One of several Straw Bale house plans as part of a larger Natural Building site

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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.

My husband, Colin, and I spent a few years previous to when we bought our land, checking out a variety of natural building projects- cob, stawbale, rammed earth, cordwood, houses, garden sheds, playhouses- in various states of construction, doing workshops and reading books about land development theories and off-grid possibilities. I remember walking into peoples'…

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Living Roof (or Green Roof) over a rustic open porch. The uneven nature of the stucco finish over the hay bales adds a wonderful texture that softens the

A University of Michigan green building class plans to unveil a sustainably-built, straw-bale house located at the Campus Farm next Monday, May 29. Led by Joseph Trumpey, an assistant professor of art in the School of Art & Design and natural resources in the School for Environment and Sustainability, the team of about 20 students began construction […]

Touson Saryon's Bale Courtyard house plan is featured here.

Straw Works co-founder Barbara Jones explains the different methods of building with straw. Interview with Barbara Jones Having trained in carpentry and been involved in the construction industry for many years, Barbara took a year out in 1994 to consider environmental issues and how they were being approached in other countries. A two day […]