Strawbale Building

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Comment by Wayne J. R. Bowser on June 13, 2009 at 1:47pm

We're doing some great things out here in California...don't be discouraged, a New Revolution is growing!

Comment by Peter Turkow on March 25, 2009 at 3:21pm

Here is a great link I had forwarded to me on a Syracuse couple who built a beautiful off-grid, strawbale home....

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/03/madison_county_couple_lives_gr.html

Comment by Peter Turkow on December 31, 2008 at 9:50am

Awesome pics Reese, I will get my act in gear here and post more pics of your place. It is truley an exceptionally planned and built home that is sustainable is every concievable way, loved visiting this California home! Thanks again Reese!

Comment by reese mcclure on December 31, 2008 at 12:54am

Building with straw is the most sustainable act of kindness you can do for the environment. Your taking something that feeds you and then using its bi-product to build you shelter. Seems very harmonious.

Comment by Peter Turkow on November 20, 2008 at 7:03pm

Since attending a number of recent green networking events as of late, I have heard many rumblings of opportunities to present strawbale workshops and build strawbale structures and would definitely like to explore these endeavors. If anyone out there has land to build on, interest in strawbale building, know someone who does let me know....that's what this group is all about.

Comment by Peter Turkow on October 20, 2008 at 11:11am

A few months ago I was speaking with city of Rochester building and code officials about the benefits of building with strawbales. They were VERY open to the idea and just state that as long as it is safe and adheres to the local building codes it's something they would encourage. I have created this short power point presentation for anyone's review. If you have any pics of strawable homes, suggestions or topics to include please let me know. I plan to utilize this presentation on a number of upcoming events. Here is the link:

StrawbaleConstruction.pptx

Comment by Peter Turkow on April 2, 2008 at 10:50am

I will be on the hunt for some of those codes and will talk with Dave Vail. FYI - there is a one acre lot in Rush for sale that Valyceum Holdings is selling with the hopes that the buyer will build with strawbales...we are offering the building expertise through Dave Vail. If anyone is interested call me at 585 200 0526. Thanks