Strawmark Strawbale Homes and Buildings

Strawmark -- custom strawbale home builder in New Zealand
Strawmark — custom strawbale home builder in New Zealand

Strawmark built the home in yesterday’s blog post. Be sure to see their stunning gallery.

“Straw houses the way of the future?
With the aftermath of devastation in Christchurch, the focus is now more than ever on safe, affordable, ‘Earthquake’ strong housing.

We are happy to say all our homes within the quake-ravaged area have stood the test, and passed with flying colors, with no damage reported.

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Reader Questions: How to Build in Walsenburg, Colorado

Hello. I’m looking to build a house in Walsenburg Colorado (6,171 ft. elevation). There are several natural/alternative techniques that I am considering:(straw bale. earth bag. sip’s. ICF. aac.) I am wondering which one of these would get the highest overall score

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