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STRAW BALE AND OTHER RELATED SITES
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StrawBaleConstruction.net is the website for A.C. Morrison Construction, LLC, a company dedicated to creating healthy, super-efficient homes that inspire communities and environmentally responsible construction.
Surfin’ Strawbale – One of the oldest and biggest lists of strawbale links on the web.
Organicforms Design practices ecologically based straw bale design. They look to nature as a primary influence that gives a project with a sense of belonging and a compelling transition to the space surrounding it.
www.GreenHomeBuilding.com provides comprehensive information and resources on all aspects of natural building and sustainable architecture. A panel of experts is available to answer specific questions that you may have on these topics.
BuildEarth.org/ News and Content for the Green Builder.
The Last Straw Blog the international journal of straw-bale and natural building. On this site you will find articles from current and past issues of The Last Straw as well as original content.
If you are interested in Straw Bale Building in the UK then check out www.strawbale.co.uk
www.strawlocator.com. This is a place to buy or sell straw bales and find hauling for the same. Good asset for bale builders.
Construction Directory
Your one-stop destination for anything you can think about construction. This Construction Directory is designed to help its users find the construction information, articles, source, companies, products and services.
A Comprehensive guide to out door buildings AGardenBuilding contains over 60 articles written by our experts who continually update and add new content.
Builders Without Borders: BWB is an international network of ecological builders working together for a sustainable future
Development Center for Appropriate Technology: DCAT works to enhance the health of the planet and our communities by promoting a shift to sustainable construction and development through leadership, strategic relationships, and education.
“Try on” the livablility of a straw bale home by visiting the only Straw Bale Bed and Breakfast in Southern Oregon! www.HummingirdSouthernOregon.com
Straw Bale Construction Links at www.StrawLinks.com
www.StrawBaleConstruction.co.nz – Straw Bale Construction in New Zealand
Authentic Straw Bale Construction Ltd have a wealth of experience with earth block, rammed earth and straw bale construction projects, working with customers all over the South Island to address their needs.
ENGINEERING AND FIRE TESTING LINKS
Having the correct engineering specifications for straw bale construction may be neccesary for your local council building codes. We mention the following engineering specifications on our Instructional Straw Bale Programs . They can be downloaded from the following sites:
http://www.ecobuildnetwork.org/pdfs/InPlane_Wall_Tests_Large.pdf
(for high speed computers…big file)
http://www.ecobuildnetwork.org/pdfs/InPlane_Wall_Tests_Small.pdf
(for slow computers)
Fire Testing
Click the link below to get the lastest info on straw bale fire testing. You may have to look on their home page for the actual fire testing page.
www.EcoBuildNetwork.org
OREGON BUILDING CODE
Please click here to download the Oregon Building Code
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