This book explains in straightforward terms the principles of straw-bale building for self-builders, architects and construction industry professionals.
This book explains in straightforward terms the principles of straw-bale building for self-builders, architects and construction industry professionals.
Barbara Jones is well known internationally as a pioneer of straw bale building, and has been designing and building with natural materials for more than 20 years. Barbara was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by Women in Construction in 2011, and a Woman of Outstanding Achievement Award in 2009. She runs her own company designing and building, as well as training people to build with straw bales, both in the UK and Abroad. Her practical skills include strawbale building, clay and lime plastering, carpentry and roofing. Barbara runs her own company, Straw Works, designing natural buildings of all shapes and sizes, and supporting self-builders.
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Why build with straw bales? Affordable houses Low environmental impact Building techniques explained Designing with the bale in mind Cement free foundation Keeping the straw dry Wall raising Windows and doors Compression Carpentry for load-bearing buildings The roof Services, fixings and alcoves Lime and clay plasters Planning and permission Building regulations
Why build with straw bales? Affordable houses Low environmental impact Building techniques explained Designing with the bale in mind Cement free foundation Keeping the straw dry Wall raising Windows and doors Compression Carpentry for load-bearing buildings The roof Services, fixings and alcoves Lime and clay plasters Planning and permission Building regulations
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