Straw Bale House Construction
More and more people are becoming aware of the need to build eco friendly houses so interest in straw bale house construction is on the rise. Building with straw bales can be relatively cheap, provides a high insulation value, a "quiet" structure and as a renewable, low energy material, straw bale housing is a great sustainable living option.
Recommended Books For Straw Bale Construction
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Build It With Bales: A Step-By-Step Guide to Straw-Bale
Construction, Version Two from Treasure Chest Books Price: $89.00 Customer Review:  If you THINK you want to build a straw bale house then read "The Straw Bale House"; it has nice pictures and will convince you to build. When it comes time to build your straw bale house read this book. Straw bale design and building methods are improving with each new straw bale house built so read the latest information available. This book gives you all the facts you need about straw bale houses. We are currently building a straw bale house in Arizona, and used this book to do it.... |
Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information |
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Straw Bale Building: How to plan, design and build with
straw from New Society Publishers Price: $25.00 Customer Review: Straw Bale Building: How To Plan, Design & Build With Straw is unique in that it does a great deal more than just tout the benefits, economies, and aesthetics of straw bale buildings. Chris Magwood and Peter Mack collaborate to instruct the reader in the nitty gritty, "nuts and bolts" of the actual construction techniques for building with straw bales. This practical, detailed, step-by-step "how to" instructional guide covers how to find and choose bales; developing sound building plans and budgets; roofing; electric, plumbing, and heating systems; building code compliance and working with building inspectors; and special concerns for builders in northern climates. From multi-story luxury dwellings to homes of elegant simplicity, architectural students and do-it-yourself home builders will find Straw Bale Building an indispensable "must" that is wonderfully enhanced throughout with photos, illustrations and diagrams... more info |
Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0  Click here for more information |
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Design of Straw Bale Buildings; The State of the Art from Green Building Press Price: $22.40 Customer Review: You hand the book to your engineer and he will know what to do with it, the author has done all the home work for the engineer. This book is in a league all on it's on; it is the next generation in straw building. Your banker will stop laughing when he sees the book also. I am a lay man and it made...
Additional Notes: This book is recommended for engineers and architects |
Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0  Click here for more information |
While there are many websites devoted to straw bale construction techniques and ideas most will ultimately refer you to hard copy books from an online bookstore.