BUILDING WITH BALES has begun to enter the mainstream, yet many people still wonder, "What does a strawbale house look like?" The New Strawbale Home provides the answer, which is truly "anything you want!" Innovative architects and owner/builders are reinventing this century-old technology to create thick-walled modern houses of surpassing beauty. Their initial choice often stems from the desire to build an ecological and healthy home, and the result also saves on energy bills and encourages personal creativity.
The New Strawbale Home compiles floor plans and images from forty cutting-edge homes across North America, from California to Quebec, New Mexico to New England. It showcases a spectrum of regional styles and personal aesthetic choices, including urban homes that enhance their neighbor-hoods, home office solutions, family havens, country homes and hideaways.
This practical book also discusses varying climate considerations and essential design details for problem-free construction and low maintenance.
Included is information on budget matters, code compliance, siting and energy efficiency, structural systems, and finishing touches. The New Strawbale Home also offers valuable insights and the perfect inspiration for your home.