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Use of Straw Bales for Construction Purposes by Greg Culver

Posted on January 25, 2014 by planshoppeJanuary 25, 2014
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Straw bale is a large package of raw or finished straws tightly bound with twine or wire and often wrapped. Straw bale is considered to be a waste product but it can be used for many purposes. Straw bale is … Continue reading →

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Solar Energy Facts-Straw Bale Construction by Harry Faris

Posted on January 22, 2014 by planshoppeJanuary 22, 2014
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People have been using straw one way and another for building purposes for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the late 1800’s that they began making bales out of hay and straw. In the treeless sandhills of Nebraska around … Continue reading →

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Rammed Earth Homes and Green Building by Justin Meadows

Posted on January 22, 2014 by planshoppeJanuary 22, 2014
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Green building or construction is the construction of structures that are environmental friendly and resource efficient. Rammed earth structures have been fitted with other green components making such home or building part of the green building that so many people … Continue reading →

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Weird Homes – Is Beauty Really in the Eyes of the Beholder? by Thomas B. Chuong

Posted on January 22, 2014 by planshoppeJanuary 22, 2014
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They say that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and I guess when it comes to weird homes that is the most applicable statement to make. Depending on the Country you live in there may be a policy … Continue reading →

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Straw Bale Homes, Advantages of Alternate Construction Methods by Tim Davis

Posted on January 22, 2014 by planshoppeJanuary 22, 2014
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Let’s face it. This planet is in a crisis. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. To create the energy we needed to sustain our modern comforts, we’ve polluted our atmosphere with countless gasses that will eventually warm the planet. A … Continue reading →

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