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How to Choose a Plaster System, part 3
This is the third article in a four part series explaining all of the issues surrounding the choice of a plaster system on straw bale walls…
In the previous article we began by exploring the first three parameters in depth. We will continue by exploring the next three parameters and look at the in the context [...]
ADRA Straw Bale Housing in China
To those of us in the straw bale community this is not a new story, but ongoing coverage is great to see. Kelly Lerner of One World Design has made a huge impact in China and Mongolia by helping the people build bale homes that are far superior to the brick homes common in the [...]
Straw Sculpture of Big Ben
This story is provided for a great chuckle and sobering example of straw bale construction.
Leave it to the Brits to find something to do with straw! A replica of Big Ben, the clock tower, has been built in the countryside. We couldn’t help but highlight this one for its “wow factor.” It is a great [...]
How to Choose a Plaster System, part 2
This is the second article in a four part series explaining all of the issues surrounding the choice of a plaster system on straw bale walls…
In the first article of this series we were introduced to a list of parameters that we would use when choosing a plaster system. This article will focus on the [...]
Binghamton selling property for new straw bale home
The City of Binghampton, NY is selling a piece of property that will soon have an affordable straw bale house built on it. The organization Community Potential, Inc., a subsidiary of the Binghamton Housing Authority, will be buying and develop the property. The City of Binghamton will be selling the property for $1.
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Alabama’s first publicly funded straw bale home
An affordable straw bale housing unit will be built with public funds as the State of Alabama’s first. A brief story appears on the local News 10 website with video. Follow the link for more information.
News 10 Now | 24 Hour Local News | ALL NEWS | City sells property to build energy efficient home.
How to Choose a Plaster System, part 1
This is the first article in a four part series explaining all of the issues surrounding the choice of a plaster system on straw bale walls…
One common system used on all types of “green” buildings is plaster as a wall cladding and finish system. Whether your building is adobe, straw bale, rammed earth, straw-clay [...]
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