Humanity has been building Straw houses for a very long time. Some houses had straw roofs and some were plastered with mud. Behind thick walls these homes have sheltered people against the harsh winters and scorching summers around the world. Nowadays people are increasingly feeling the pressure of modern life and becoming more interested in the qualities of natural materials. Why would you be interested in living in a straw house built of natural materials? Is it because of its low carbon...

Building a house (from straw or not) can be generally split into its base components: 1) Foundation Foundation is traditionally thought...

A well-built wall should be strong and tightly insulated to seal all joints solid. If we look at masonry walls - they should be straight,...