Sustainable by Design Greg Bossie jokes that negative ideas around building with straw starts in childhood. “We all grew up ...

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In this intriguing video, we explore the fate of bales of straw and cane when left unattended over time. Discover the natural processes that occur, from decomposition to habitat creation for various ...

As a freelance travel writer for 25 years, I thought I'd always be a renter in Australia. When COVID-19 stopped me from traveling, I decided to design and build a tiny house. At 56, I moved into my ...

Straw bale houses are a sustainable and energy-efficient way of building your dream home. They have excellent insulation properties and can help reduce your carbon footprint. By following these nine ...

Straw bale gardens work well for veggies, herbs, and flowers but not perennials or larger plants. Bales need to be conditions for at least 12 days with water and fertilizer before planting. Plant ...