NATURAL BUILDING
Using natural materials means a healthier living space and a healthier planet
STRAW BALE CONSTRUCTION
& DESIGN
COB HEMPCRETE LIME
Straw Bale Construction is a great alternative to conventional building. Straw has a very high R-Value meaning it is a great insulator which leads to lower heating and cooling costs over time. The up front cost compared to a conventional stick frame with fiberglass is higher but over the long term it pays for itself in heating and cooling cost-savings.
Our team take on projects ranging from new straw bale home construction to doing custom interior finishes on existing homes. We can also retrofit your home to incorporate natural elements such as clay or lime plaster walls or installing earthen floors. The possibilities with natural building are endless but this is a short list of other services we offer…
Hempcrete walls, Cob walls, Earthen floors, lime and clay plasters, exterior lime stucco, mass heaters the list goes on!
Straw Bale ADU, Durham NC
Straw bale wall with lime exterior plaster and red clay interior plaster
Straw Bale Home, Albany OH
Straw Bale Wall System with a Radiant Heat floor, local hardwoods, Exterior and Interior Lime Plaster
DESIGN CONSULTATION
Our team has built homes and custom finished using a wide variety of natural materials and methods. Your climate and building site play a big role in what natural building method you choose. You may find that hempcrete works better for a home in your climate or straw bale in another. We will design the floor plan of your home from the ground up to find what works best for your needs. Whether you want to prioritize cost-savings and energy efficiency or want to focus on aesthetics. We will also work with other architects to make sure their drawings mesh with the natural building techniques and materials being used by the builder.
