Author Archives: Touson

Straw bale construction uses baled straw from wheat, oats, barley, rye, rice and others in walls covered by earthen or lime stucco (some use cement stucco, but we typically don’t suggest it). Straw bale are traditionally a waste product which … Continue reading →

Saving materials through advanced framing takes some planning Here are some rules: Frame walls with 2x6s on 24-inch centers rather than 2x4s every 16 inches can save a lot of wood and increase the energy performance of a house because … Continue reading →