What Are The Benefits of Straw Bale Building?

ENERGY EFFICIENCY Super insulated walls are thermally comfortable in both hot and cold climates, reduce utility costs, and reduce CO2 emissions. RESOURCE EFFICIENT Straw bale walls reduce the use of precious wood resources while using an annually renewable waste product. Straw also has a very low “embodied energy” which is the amount of energy used in the production, transportation, construction and eventual demolition of a building material. AFFORDABLE Straw bale building is being used in the US and other countries to serve homeless and under housed populations. Costs can range from very low to very high depending on many factors. The best way to save money is through simple design, sweat equity in construction and low utility costs for life. IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY Natural plasters such as earth and lime are non-toxic and can help to moderate indoor humidity. Ventilation is also an important element for healthy indoor air. BEAUTY The beauty of the thick walls, plasters and ...  more