The Last Straw is a platform to share and explore ideas of a better world through the lens of alternative living methods and building materials. Our goals are to bring a critical perspective to conventional practice, imagine alternatives, and connect designers, builders, and dreamers. We offer both an uncomplicated introduction to alternative building, and a rigorous review of the latest developments. We learn from the past and present to build a more autonomous future.
OUR HISTORY
For over 25 years, The Last Straw was the only international journal dedicated to natural building and ecological design. It started as a collective effort by straw bale builders Matts Myhrman and Judy Knox in Tucson, Arizona in 1992. Since then twenty-four editors, three publishers, and countless contributors have continued the conversation about alternative ways of living and building.
TODAY
In the fall of 2020 a group of friends got together to bring new life to the publication. We are honored to carry the torch forward and spread the good word! As disgruntled architecture graduates, we look to natural building and publication design as an antidote to mediocre buildings and cities.
We adore the community that binds straw, clay, and all things natural, growing together to form a better world. Reach out to join in on the fun!
RESOURCES
*Some of these resources may be out of date, please reach out to us if you have updates or additions!
STOCKISTS
Back of Beyond Books / Moab, UT
Ken Sanders Rare Books / Salt Lake City, UT
Lithic Bookstore and Gallery / Fruita, CO
Maria’s Bookshop / Durango, CO
Narrow Gauge Book Co-op / Alamosa, CO
Peter Miller Architecture and Design Books / Seattle, WA
William Stout Architectural Books / San Francisco, CA
CONTACT INFORMATION
For pitches and general inquiries:
editors(at)thelaststraw.org
For advertising and sponsorship: admin(at)thelaststraw.org
And if you find yourself near Green River, UT or London, U.K. reach out for chat!
