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Please visit these quality sites and begin that learning curve today. What the mind can conceive, the body can achieve. The sooner you start dreaming about the building process (and I mean that literally), the sooner you will be ready to break ground.


The Last Straw The International Quarterly Journal of Straw Bale and Natural Building.

A Straw Bale Diary (of sorts) An only "mildly insane" owner/builder explores the art, experience and insanity of building her own straw bale home. More great information for the prospective owner/builder.

Forum on Physics and Society Physicists weigh in on straw bale construction. A superb article from the American Physical Society confirming why straw bale home construction belongs in our future.

Discover Solar Energy is a comprehensive resource of more than 8,000+ renewable energy links to relevant websites of individuals, governments and organizations. The links are cross-referenced to help you find quick answers to issues relating to alternative energy.

The Masonry Heater Association of North America Masonry heaters store heat. Energy from a short hot fire is stored in the thermal mass and can provide heat all day long. It is by far the cleanest way to burn cordwood.

Shelterpub.com "Homework: Handbuilt Shelter" is the book to own for inspiration and ideas. From funky to fantastic and everything in between.

Eco Home Center Sustainable Building Supplies, Healthy Home Decor, Formaldehyde-free alternatives to Oriented Strand Board (OSB)! In Durango!


Cob in Cornwall -- Ecologically Conscious Builders in the United Kingdom. Great site.


www.coloradostrawbale.org features more photos of our home.


Learn the latest straw bale information at www.strawbale.com


International Straw Bale Registry


An excellent article on the building characteristics of straw bales --Ecobuildingnetwork.org



Greenhomebuilding.com is the most comprehensive site on green and sustainable building practices that we've found on the 'net.



Camelback Construction I love these folks' sense of humor and their dedication to straw bale construction.



Solar Energy International provides education on straw bale construction and solar design.







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