How to Set the Straw Bales to Construct a Straw Bale House by Expert Village

Right now we’re going to actually set the bales, we’re going to actually lift the bales up. And you want to try to not stress the wires and whatever any more than you have to. In order to set the bale on the very bottom, you’re going to... Read More »

Using Rebar for your Straw Bale House by Expert Village

Alright, now we’re going to talk a little bit about the preparation for your foundation. The best thing is to not have your rebar sticking up too far past what your first bale will protrude through. Maybe just a little bit to helping lock in that... Read More »

Professional Environmental Building Tips by Expert Village

It’s always good to consult someone that’s done straw bale before just so they can give you all their little tips. Every time somebody builds a straw bale house, we all learn something new. So getting information from someone that has... Read More »

Supplies Needed for Environmental Building by Expert Village

Here’s some of the things that we’re going to be using today. Some of these things won’t be used only because instead of the blocks I’m going to demonstrate the straw bales being mounted to, you’re typically going to have an... Read More »

How to Build a House From Bales of Straw by eHow.com

Straw homes have come a long way from the days of the "Three Little Pigs." Despite the fears of traditional homebuilders, homes made from bales of straw have proven to be structurally sound, well insulated and environmentally friendly. Another big... Read More »