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Being probably the most querried topic within natural building on the internet, straw bale construction has become what some people refer to as a ladder or bridge technology.  It is an easy path for people to follow and understand who are new to such a vast and under-utilized family of construction techniques and systems in this modern age.

The Last Straw was founded as a response to the need to disseminate information primarily about bale construction, but soon broadened its scope to include the entire natural building world and beyond.  You will find a wide range of topics on this page related to straw bale construction and probably more related systems to explore.  Ask questions in the comments section of each article and browse multiple pages to find what your seeking.

 

Inside Voices: Building a Life in a Community Rebuilds Straw Bale Home BalesNo. 74Straw Bale Construction

Inside Voices: Building a Life in a Community Rebuilds Straw Bale Home

Serah Mead and Gabriel Woytek have worked with Community Rebuilds (CR) in a remarkable number of different capacities over the years. They were involved in the program’s early, most formative years and helped craft the soul of the program. They stirred that primordial soup of infinite possibility and helped generate…
Alex Henderson, Serah Mead, Gabriel Woytek and Delly Mead
June 14, 2023