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Building on a Budget - Tips to Minimize Construction Costs of a Straw House
When building a custom home, it's important to know you can actually afford to build what you design. These tips will help you hit your target and build the straw bale home you have dreamed about without breaking the budget.
Meet The Hosts - Missoula MT 2024
Meet the 2024 Missoula, Montana Workshop Hosts - Timber framing with Strawbale Wrap Wall System
Home Stays - How Do I Find Straw Bale Houses Near Me?
Straw bale construction continues to grow in popularity with ever increasing opportunities to visit a bale build for yourself. Find out how...
Off-Grid Living: 5 Advantages of Straw Bale Housing
Not all people who build straw bale homes build them off the grid, and not all people living off the grid do so in straw bale housing. But the two are as powerful a combo as peanut butter and jelly for many reasons! We’ll share five of our favorites, but first things first. Just what do we mean by ‘off-grid living’?
Road Trip! 100 Year Old Straw Bale Church
We just couldn't resist! And, so our return drive from 2023's Workshop Tour, we turned North to explore the story of the 100-year-old Straw Bale Church without a clue of what a treat we were in for!
Building Codes: Getting Approval for Straw Bale Homes
You're on the verge of building your dream home with straw bale construction. You're excited, but questions loom: Will it pass inspection? Does the design meet local codes? What's the correct code for your area?
How Strawbale Construction Can Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Strawbale construction is not only a unique and aesthetically pleasing alternative to conventional building methods but it is also a powerful solution to reduce the carbon footprint of a construction project.
Why Your Foundation is THE Most Important Part of Your Strawbale House
It may seem like a simple part of the overall construction process, but your foundation is the most crucial part of your entire project. Any mistakes you make in your straw bale house foundation will only get worse as you build up. Learn how to avoid…
Strawbale Wall Systems - Your Wall, Your Way
Post and Beam. Infill. Hybrid. Load Bearing. When choosing a strawbale wall system for your build, it can be easy to get confused with the names that are often tossed somewhat loosely about. Selecting a wall system is an early-stage design decision…
5 Tips for Timber Framing in Straw Bale Home Construction
Can you use exposed timber framing in straw bale home construction? In short, yes! AND, to ensure a long lasting, high performance build, extra attention should be given to certain technical details during the design and building phases.
Choosing Straw Bales for Home Construction
Bale type, which size is best, how to handle moisture content, and what are the ideal straw bales for home construction; are all common questions we hear at every workshop.
To New Chapters and New Friends
Celebrating new chapters, community, and, of course, straw bale building! Meet the caretakers of the strawbale.com community.