Dainella Nartker 11/17/24 Dainella Nartker 11/17/24

Are You New To Straw Bale Construction?

Great! We hear all the time folks have been ‘thinking about this for years’. It’s a learning process. Here is a wealth of information about where to start in learning about the technique, next steps, and FAQs.

Dainella Nartker 11/14/24 Dainella Nartker 11/14/24

Straw Bale Construction and Building Officials

Here are a few tips to know about before you approach your building department with your proposed straw bale construction project.

Dainella Nartker 11/10/24 Dainella Nartker 11/10/24

Does the Wire Mesh Cause Condensation in Straw Bale Construction?

Does the Wire Mesh Cause Condensation in Straw Bale Construction? Learn the answer for yourself in this short blog.

Dainella Nartker 11/9/24 Dainella Nartker 11/9/24

Doing Simple Straw Bale Construction Tasks

Here are basic procedures and steps important to understand and know how to do for your straw bale construction project to go as smoothly as possible!

Dainella Nartker 11/8/24 Dainella Nartker 11/8/24

How to Build a Truth Window in a Straw Bale Home

What is a Truth Window in a straw bale house? Learn about this time honored tradition found in nearly every straw bale build and how to make one step-by-step.

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Meet The Host - Delta CO

This September 2024, we are in Delta, Colorado, to learn straw bale construction and natural plastering skills together in one of bread basket agricultural areas of the Rocky Mountains.

Dainella Nartker 6/28/24 Dainella Nartker 6/28/24

Missoula MT Straw Bale Construction 7-day Hands-on Workshop

See videos from the workshop and watch the build happen!

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Meet The Host - Westcliffe CO

This July 2024, we gather near Westcliffe, Colorado, to learn straw bale construction and natural plastering skills together at a lovely slice of Rocky Mountain high country.

Dainella Nartker 5/27/24 Dainella Nartker 5/27/24

The Importance of Protecting Natural Plaster During Installation

The importance of protecting natural plaster while curing can't be over stated. It's not the same as conventional stucco. Here's the why and how-to for your projects!

Dainella Nartker 5/16/24 Dainella Nartker 5/16/24

Straw Bale Construction - How to Retie Bales to Custom Sizes

Retying straw bales is one of the most important skills to be proficient in on a straw bale construction job site. Learn how in these 3 short videos. Includes close-ups of tying Bale Knot, aka Miller's Knot.