Walking distance to the center of Silverton, Oregon, yet surrounded by nature. This thoughtfully designed straw house is backed by engineering with an overlay of comfort and artistic touches.

Inspired by one of Oregon's most famous destination communities, Breitenbush Hot Springs, and their beautiful dwellings, the owners of this stunning straw bale home were determined to bring the feel of the earth inside and build to code. It seems fair to say that they exceeded their goal!  

Secluded in location and surrounded by forest and wildlife, this one-of-a-kind straw bale home was custom-designed to have minimal environmental impact while also ensuring durability, fire resistance, and a serene living experience in Nature.

“Living in a natural home is special and a bit hard to describe. Interior walls with clay plaster have a different feel from painted sheetrock.” says the owner and designer of this lovely strawbale home.

A lifetime of building experience was brought to the construction of this strawbale house. And, while the builder couldn't be happier with the result, it...

Building a strawbale house isn’t just about the physical structure but also the emotional connections created as we stack bales together. Every...