The Straw Bale House (Real Goods Independent Living Book)

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Was a great read for a great low price. I've wanted this book for some time and was able to find it used. Very informative and helpful.

Several years ago we became interested in straw bale houses and began doing a lot of research. Almost 100% of the articles referenced this book as a guide. It covers any and all questions that could come up in the construction. There is more than one style and the book addresses each of them. A word advice, be sure and check local and state codes before you get too involved. As time goes by and more are being built there is finally some uniformity. This book is a must have if you are about to build one, or if you are just curious.

Could be the best book I've read on sustainable construction methods. The writing is excellent, and the authors' light use of narrative storytelling gives insight to their revelation of suggestions and best practices. The technical jargon is minimal and easily understood thanks to the abundance of photos that follow the process. If you have even the slightest interest in straw bale construction, this is the first book you should buy. If you already have others, it's likely this will be your last as it is so comprehensive in nature. Enjoy!

Fun to read and look at, and exceptionally informative. I enjoyed this. Bale may have its issues in the North East, but this book will surely show you how to build with it!!

I enjoy all of Bill and Athena Steen's books on building. This one is lovely and full of personal, practical advice on various aspects of strawbale building, adobe and plastering. I especially enjoy knowing about how Athena's experience growing up has contributed so much to her involvement in these types on construction techniques. She and Bill make a great team. I find their information very inspirational.

book in great shape, quick shipment. Great reading material for anyone who is interested in straw bale building! My son wanted a book about it and is very pleased with this one. He wanted mine but it was easier to get him one of his own used than to try to pry mine back out of his hands later...

Book arrived on time and in good conditionThe book itself is very well written, easy to follow and I'd recommend it

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と言っても童話「三匹の子豚」のように狼がひと吹きで吹き飛ぶようなものではなく、ストローベイル・・・飼料用の藁のブロックを積み上げて外側と内側に壁材を塗りつけてそれを壁にし、屋根をかけて住居にする「ストローベイルハウス」の製作法を丁寧に説明した本。現状日本ではこの「藁のブロック」を入手するのが困難（酪農農家でこれを作る専用機械があればいいのですが大抵の農家は持っていません）なのと建築基準法の問題で製作例はほとんどありませんが、この様な方法があるという事を知っているのも悪くはありません。

Der Bestseller übers strawbalehouse building! Unseres steht jetzt in Haines Junction/Yukon - im hohen Norden Canadas ! Das Englisch ist ut verständlich und die Anleitungen brauchbar !!

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Bought this for my hubby as we are hopping to build a straw bale house next year. He reckons it is a brilliant and informative book.