Materials - Strawbale
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Global Summary Building Summary Design Options Materials Stone Glass and Plaster Metals Earth Wood Strawbale Planted Roofs Ventilation Energy Savings Building Config. Room Layout Solar Orientaion Cooling/Heating Water Heaters Water Conservation Landscaping Rainwater Waste Water Readings Examples
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Strawbale construction not only offers superior insulating values (R-40),
but it also breaths allowing for healthy air change within a building.
It uses natuarlly abundant straw that may otherwise be burnt as farm refuse.
This is an ancient and time proven technique that could be easily and cheaply
incorportated into healthy contemporary design.
Strawbale construction is beginning to grow in importance and interest. Julia Bourke, architect and teacher built one in the city centre of Montréal. For much more detailed information, please visit:
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