Loadbearing or infill?
Loadbearing, also called “Nebraska Style” because of the historical precedents, describes construction in which the weight of roofs and floors above the ground are supported, partly or entirely, by the strawbale walls. Loadbearing structures are easier to build because the skilled work of framing is replaced by the simpler task of stacking bales. The easier and quicker system of building loadbearing walls will save costs by reducing timber (or other framing material) needs as well as reducing the need for skilled labour. However, the loadbearing system does have some disadvantages and faces more difficulties from building officials than other systems.
