Help us spread the word about straw bale building in Romania

Earth Safe Design is trying to raise funds to attend the largest construction fair in Romania
Earth Safe Design is trying to raise funds to attend the largest construction fair in Romania

“Hello, my name is Grzegorz and I am an architect. I come from Poland, but I currently live in Romania where I am an active proponent of straw bale building. Together with my wife Maria, and our many enthusiastic friends we are trying to spread the word about straw bale construction.

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Dunne Family Strawbale Update

Dunne family strawbale house under construction -- December 2013
Dunne family strawbale house under construction — December 2013

Jay sent us this tip. The Dunne Family house is progressing nicely. The roof is on and straw bales are up. Plus, they now have a blog. We profiled their project one year ago: Dunne’s Hardware Store …NOT!

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Zen Ranch: A Colorado Straw Bale Home

This sustainably-built sport ranch brings an Olympian snowboarder peace.
This sustainably-built sport ranch brings an Olympian snowboarder peace.

After living in a tipi on his 42 acres for a year, Thedo Remmelink wanted an east-facing entrance and rounded corners on the home he built. Builder John Randolph used local wood and stone and straw bales from the nearby San Luis Valley to implement architect Todd Young’s design.

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