For Smedt, 'straw-bale construction' - the technique of building houses from bales of straw that gives thick walls and a rustic feel - seemed like a perfect alternative. 'Lego-like playfulness ...

such as city town houses. You are paying for a lot of exterior wall, then you must subtract the 20-inch bales from the interior space dimension." "Straw bale is becoming more acceptable," said ...

"Even though the house is so old … using new techniques ... just seemed fabulous." Expert claims more homes should be built out of one surprising material: 'High-performance houses' first appeared on ...

Straw bale houses are solid, sturdy ... Goods and expertise were donated by McGlynn Plast-ering, Inc., (interior and exterior plaster); TrusJoist Mac-Millan, (studs, joists, and beams); David ...

A time-honored method of construction will find new expression as a Columbia building company shows off its home built of prefabricated straw bale panels. The house, which its builders believe is ...