Building with Straw Bales: A Practical Manual for Self-Builders and Architects

Building with Straw Bales: A Practical Manual for Self-Builders and Architects

BK00201
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This book explains in straightforward terms the principles of straw-bale building for self-builders, architects and construction industry professionals.

Straw-bale buildings are cost-effective, easy to build and are highly energy efficient, enabling you to design and build beautiful, environmentally friendly buildings.

Written with non-experts in mind, this practical book takes you through everything you need to know in an easy, accessible way:

  • The benefits of building with straw bales
  • Design principles
  • Building with straw bales
  • Finishes: lime and clay plasters
  • Planning and permission
  • Building regulations

This revised and expanded third edition brings the book up to date and includes lots of stunning full-colour photographs throughout to illustrate the design and build process.

Author: Barbara Jones


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