Benefits of Building with Strawbales

Straw bales are inherently low in embodied energy - 1 tonne of concrete requires over 50 times more energy than straw in its manufacture.

Straw bale houses provide very high thermal insulation. Insulation is rated by R-value (the resistance to heat flow) and strawbale houses have R-value 2-3x better than the most well insulated homes and often 5-10x better than older homes.

Strawbale houses provide greatly improved comfort due to this high insulation value which helps create a stable environment very easy to heat and cool.

Dramatic energy savings due to its brilliant insulation. Strawbales provide excellent sound insulation, reducing noise.

Strawbales are easy to modify and flexible to use in a variety of ways, few specialised tools are needed and when designed correctly are very affordable in all respects.

Properly coated, straw bales have excellent durability, and have stood the test of time being used since the early 1800's in America and Europe.

Strawbales have good resistance to fire and pests, and it has been proven that a straw bale wall has far greater fire resistance than a wood frame wall using the same finishes.

Living in strawbale structures can bring about a sense of wellbeing due to the non-toxic and healthy 'breathable walls', resulting in indoor air that feels fresh and clean.