Why Build with Straw Bales?
1. Straw-bale building is an exciting and environmentally friendly way to build homes, classrooms, greenhouses, commercial buildings, and virtually any other structure. Using straw bales as super-insulating wall material creates houses that are much more energy efficient than conventional wood-frame buildings. These homes are comfortable in hot or cold weather, and save homeowners money on utility bills. If you add passive and active solar design the utility savings are even greater. 2. When covered in plaster or adobe, straw-bale walls are much more fireproof than wood-frame buildings — a significant benefit in California and other fire-prone areas of the country. 3. Straw had no nutritional value and is usually burned to prepare the fields for the next planting, adding to air-pollution levels(California recently outlawed such burning). Building with the straw both clears the air, and puts an otherwise wasted product to highly efficient use. Q. How Are the Bales Used in Construction?
