The straw bale house

Steen, Athena Swentzell 1961- (Author). Steen, Bill. (Added Author). Bainbridge, David A. (Added Author).

Summary: A house made out of straw? Yes! Whether you build an entire house or something more modest--a home office or studio, a retreat cabin or guest cottage--plastered straw bale construction is an exceptionally durable and inexpensive option. What's more, it's fun, because the technique is easy to learn and easy to do yourself. And the resulting living spaces are unusually quiet and comfortable.

Record details

ISBN: 9780930031718 (sc.)
ISBN: 0930031717 (sc.)
Physical Description: print
xxii, 297 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Publisher: White River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub. Co., c1994.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 288-291) and index. Includes bibliographical references (p. 288-291).
Formatted Contents Note:	A brief history -- Benefits of straw-bale construction -- Common concerns -- Working with straw bales -- Bale walls -- Windows and doors -- Foundations -- Roofs -- Floors -- Interior elements -- Finishing bale walls -- Other uses for straw bales -- Designing the straw bale house.