Straw Bale Building Details

<p><strong>The devil is in the details-the science and art of designing and building durable, efficient, straw bale buildings </strong></p><p>Straw bale buildings promise superior insulation and flexibility across a range of design aesthetics, while using a typically local and abundant low-embodied energy material that sequesters carbon-an important part of mitigating climate change. </p><p>However, some early straw bale designs and construction methods resulted in buildings that failed to meet design goals for energy efficiency and durability. This led to improved building practices and a deeper understanding of the building science underlying this building system. </p><p>Distilling two decades of site-built straw bale design and construction experience, <em>Straw Bale Building Details </em>is an illustrated guide that covers: </p><ul> <li>Principles and process of straw bale design and building, options, and alternatives</li> <li> Building science of straw bale wall systems </li> <li>How design impacts cost, building efficiency, and durability </li> <li>Avoiding costly mistakes and increasing construction efficiency </li> <li>Dozens of time-tested detailed drawings for straw bale wall assemblies, including foundations, windows and doors, and roofs.</li></ul><p> Whether you're an architect, engineer, contractor, or owner-builder interested in making informed choices, <em>Straw Bale Building Details</em> is the indispensable guide to current practice in straw bale design and construction. </p>