Straw bale construction generally entails packing lines of straw bales upon each other on an elevated foundation. The rows usually …Read the Rest
Natural Building Materials
The Difference between Hay Bales and Straw Bales
Do you know what the difference is between hay bales and straw bales? Most people think that they are the …Read the Rest
All About Straw Bales
Building with straw bales is becoming more and more popular. The following are a few tips in working with straw …Read the Rest
Of Stone Houses and Ancient Wisdom
Do you remember the story of Hansel and Gretel – the children who went walking in the woods and found …Read the Rest
The Pros and Cons of Straw Bale Wall Construction in Green Building
Following are some pros and cons of building a straw bale house. Like any building material, it is always best …Read the Rest
Project Starflower at the “Off the Grid” Expo
The Starflower Straw Bale Project exhibited at the “Off the Grid” show at the Bryanston Organic Market on the 3rd December …Read the Rest
Project Managers & Designers
This picture was taken in Padstal just outside Neuwoudsville in the Western Cape. I think that this building would have been …Read the Rest
Project Managers & Designers
For the grand and the simple - over the ages stone built structures have stood the test of time, this …Read the Rest
The Great Snake Hunt
Well, it wasn’t actually intended to be a snake hunt, but in the process of gathering several tons of …Read the Rest
Project Managers & Designers
Recently our Quantity Surveyor and Engineer were taken to another project in Ekurhuleni, where they have been using a combination …Read the Rest
