Aprovecho Research Center has completed construction of a two-story straw bale dormitory. The goal of the project is to scientifically determine if straw bale construction is a viable alternative here in the moist climate of the Pacific Northwest.
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Extensive list of straw bale construction resources
DVD publisher: A step by step system that shows you exactly how to build a straw bale house