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Straw Bale House
    In green building with straw bale or any other material, the best way to cut down on the use of building materials and future heating and cooling costs is to make the structure no larger than it needs to be. Smaller is better. Keeping space to a minimum will benefit the environment and your bank account more than any other single aspect of design or construction.
   This small straw bale home is 830 square feet in size (including wall thickness). Despite its minimal footprint, the interior feels very roomy due to careful attention to the layout and positioning of windows. Another advantage of a small structure is that money can be spent on detailing instead of excessive square footage.

Building With Awareness
Build Small, Elegant, and Energy-Efficient

straw bale home materials Construction Tour 2 of 14 small straw bale houses and structure