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Michigan

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Arizona

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Straw Bale House Builders, Architects, Owners – USA

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Straw Bale Building – Instructions, DVD, DIY, classes

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:36:21 +0000

A step by step system that shows you exactly how to build a straw bale house from foundation to plaster… even if you’ve never built anything in your life, aren’t sure if you have the skills, or have no idea how to get started!

Straw Bale House Building – Resources

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Victoria

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Straw Bale House Building – Australia

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Straw Bale House Building – EU

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Saskatchewan

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Ontario

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Straw Bale House Building – Canada

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Washington, D.C.

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Ecoville Architechs

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:29:13 +0000

Ecoville Architechs Architect
Katey Culver, permaculture designer ecoville architechs offers a full range of planning and design services, including new homes, remodels, historic restoration and interior design. Also consulting services for your energy efficient home, permaculture site and alternative energy options.

Tennessee

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:29:00 +0000

Organicforms Design

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:28:39 +0000

Organicforms Design Architect – Designer
This home is located in the beautiful and pristine Colstien Valley on the Oregon/California border. There are beautiful views of the surrounding valley as well as striking views of Mount Shasta. The home design was initialized by the client, and Organicforms Design provided construction documents, design consulting and modifications such as the south facing clerestory windows taking advantage of the passive solar opportunities that this beautiful site provides. The owners have documented their construction process in a blog

Oregon

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New York

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Syncronos Design.

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:27:26 +0000

Syncronos Design Publisher
A web site, DVD video, and book about the design and construction of straw bale solar hybrid homes. Topics include passive solar house design, straw bale home design, thermal mass walls, earth plaster for adobe and straw bale, the use of natural materials, rainwater cisterns, LEED and large buildings, and much more.

Nebraska

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New Mexico

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Iain Nicolson Audubon Center

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:26:39 +0000

Iain Nicolson Audubon Center Visitor Center
The Iain Nicolson Audubon Center, set along the beautiful Platte River, is one of the largest straw bale constructed buildings in the United States. This education/visitor center not only provides office space for the staff, but also has a classroom/conference room, educational displays, a viewing area of the river and much more.

Chrysalis Farm

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:26:00 +0000

Chrysalis Farm Homeowner
We considered a wide variety of alternative building styles, including a passive-solar envelope home, an earth-rammed tire home (‘Earth Ships’), a home made of structural-insulated-panels, an earth-bermed home, a super-insulated passive-solar form of conventional construction, and a straw-bale home. Given the proximity of straw to our building site, coupled with the “Old World European” look that is accomplished with the wide window-wells and rough stucco exterior, we decided to build a straw-bale/post-and-beam hybrid.

Kansas

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Graybeal Architects

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:25:22 +0000

Graybeal Architects Architect
Made of straw and recycled materials, this house is appropriate in scale, warm and welcoming. An inspiring “home” which blends natural materials and construction methods with modern day conveniences in an innovative way.

Colorado

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Paragon Designs

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:20:43 +0000

Paragon Designs Architect

Paragon Designs offers a mix of efficient talents and skills for a full-service design and construction team. Services range from designing custom homes, restoration of historic homes, construction of small commercial buildings to management of both large and small-scale projects. Offering Graphic Design, Project Renderings, Environmental Design, Healthy Homes, Feng Shui Analysis, Historical Restoration, Cost Estimates, Development and Site Supervision.

Claiborne Churchill Strawbale Winery

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:20:22 +0000

Claiborne Churchill Strawbale Winery Owner

In 1995 Clay and Fredericka completed construction on their new and permanent winery building. This structure, a noteworthy example of environmental architecture, is a “straw bale building,” the first of its kind in California. With sixteen-inch thick walls made of bales of rice straw, the winery is so well insulated that it maintains a constant cellar temperature, without the need for mechanical cooling or heating.

Hubbell & Hubbell

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:11:36 +0000

Hubbell & Hubbell Architect

The Hubbell & Hubbell team creates places that heal the soul and renew the spirit. We are a unique family-owned firm committed to integrating nature-centered art and architecture in environmentally friendly private and public spaces. Artist James Hubbell has developed projects all over the world for more than 40 years. Architect Drew Hubbell has pioneered the permitting of straw bales as a building material in the city and county of San Diego.

Integral Design Studio

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:11:02 +0000

Integral Design Studio Architect

Extensive experience and take joy in designing with alternative materials such as strawbale, autoclaved aerated concrete, insulated concrete forms and adobe.

California

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Passive Solar Houses New Zealand

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Passive Solar Houses Australia

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Texas

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Wisconsin

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Washington

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Oregon

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New York

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New Mexico

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Kentucky

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Illinois

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Graybeal Architects

Ed — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:34:58 +0000

Graybeal Architects Architect This straw bale home is heated by passive solar energy. Interior temperature fluctuations are tempered by a central cast-earth thermal mass wall. An attached passive solar greenhouse provides vegetables and herbs year around without backup heat. 2005 Recipient of Award of Honor —West Chapter of Colorado AIA and Exemplary Building Award – Colorado Renewable Energy Society.

Colorado

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California

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Architects & Builders with Passive Solar Experience

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Other Architectural Eco House Sources

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EcoHouses @ YouTube

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Larger Building Projects with Lower Impact

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Germany

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Canada

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USA

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Solar Houses

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Unconventional Houses with Lower Impact

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Conventional Houses and Projects with Lower Impact

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Earth-sheltered Houses

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Purpose built Eco Houses

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Retrofit Eco Houses

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A House of Straw – Case Study

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:18:25 +0000

A House of Straw Homeowner & Writer
An incredibly sturdy, beautiful and well-insulated house that will last for many years and only cost $50,000 to build (land not included). The straw walls offer insulation from the summer heat, while the earthen plasters and floor give thermal mass to maintain an even interior temperature. A well-insulated ceiling helps, too. The south-facing sunroom provides all the house’s heat in the winter.

American Thunder Construction Inc – turn key Straw Bale Homes

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:16:56 +0000

American Thunder Construction Inc. Builder
Chino Valley. An Arizona Licensed General Contractor specializing in turn key Straw Bale Homes.

Aonui Architecture – Passive solar house, New Zealand

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:12:59 +0000

Aonui Architecture, Wellington, New Zealand for your environmentally sustainable designs. Specialized in sustainable design and solar architecture, passive and active solar heating, natural ventilation, and temperature management. View Aonui Architecture’s portfolio, to see innovative designs for new residential work, transport terminals, sports facilities, hospitality and tourism facilities, commercial buildings and refurbishments, office fit-outs, retail areas.

Green Point Design

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:12:10 +0000

Green Point Design – Their technical expertise includes a range of both conventional and “green” building practices including: energy efficient and passive solar designs; natural day-lighting and ventilation systems, up to date knowledge of new materials and products; natural and recycled materials like earth, stone and timber “alternative” systems like solar hot water, grey water recycling, composting toilets, and independent electricity supplies.

Solar Dwellings

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:11:03 +0000

Solar Dwellings is a unique design & construction service. We design energy efficient passive solar homes and organize their construction in conjunction with a number of nominated builders. We make energy efficient passive solar homes affordable for as many people as possible. Working closely with you to understand your lifestyle and budget, we design a naturally light, airy home that will be warmed by winter sun and cooled by summer breezes.

Ecologie Group – Solar house

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:10:33 +0000

Ecologie Group – The energy-efficient design features passive and active solar technology, on-site power generation and recycled waste water. It was designed by Sydney eco architect Gareth Cole in conjunction with the owners, utilizing appropriate design, materials and technologies to create a comfortable home that is autonomous, self-sufficient and makes very little impact on its environment.

Ecotect-Architects – passive solar house

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:10:04 +0000

Ecotect-Architects designed this passive solar house, situated in bush land near Perth. Built as a retirement retreat, the simple and inexpensive house has been designed to maximize passive solar design principles using reverse brick veneer and double brick construction. The house is run using little power with energy efficient lighting and appliances contributing to the savings, while rain water collection supplements scheme water.

Simpson Wilson Architects

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:09:35 +0000

Architects Andrea Wilson and Roderick Simpson formed Simpson Wilson Architects in 1990. Since then they have received widespread acknowledgement as leaders in sustainable design and socially aware architecture.

TT Architecture

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:09:07 +0000

TT Architecture has operated in Canberra since commencement and has a strong commitment to fostering regionally based architectural values and an appreciation of environmentally sustainable design principles. We have established a reputation for being leaders in sustainable design and energy efficiency, reinforced by the numerous awards to our name.

Gimme Shelter Construction Inc

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:08:37 +0000

Gimme Shelter Construction Inc. At Gimme Shelter, we love the art and craft of homebuilding. Our creative blend of energy-efficient, high-performance homes and artful design sets us apart from other builders. Respecting the earth’s resources is a commitment we share with our clients and crew.

Thomas Brown, Architect

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:08:06 +0000

Thomas Brown, Architect. The Sullivan Residence, pictured at left, is a Wisconsin High-Performance Home. This residence was honored with a first-place National Award by the National Association of Homebuilders Research Institute. It was selected as the best Innovative/Advanced home in a Cold-climate Region.

Barley & Pfeiffer Architects – Solar House

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:06:37 +0000

Barley & Pfeiffer Architects is an award-winning, contemporary architecture firm that specializes in green building, solar houses and sustainable architecture.

Coates Design Architect – Passive solar home

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:06:04 +0000

Coates Design Architects Point White House, A passive solar home designed by Award-winning Architect, Matthew Coates, AIA, recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a LEED accredited professional. This design uses reclaimed siding, passive solar, thermal mass walls, radiant heating, storm water collection, low water-use appliances/equipment, all low VOC natural finishes and more.

Homes by SunTerra

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:04:36 +0000

Homes by SunTerra – Building & design company, sells also plans. New custom home designs incorporating higher level conservation and solar technologies with style, comfort, security, and affordability. Sunterra Designs are available for sale and include the Conservation Guidebookdetailed building science information.

Donald Watson

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:04:03 +0000

Donald Watson Architect & Writer. Environmentally responsible design inspired by nature. Portfolio of solar homes.

Dennis Holloway – Architect

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:03:35 +0000

Dennis Holloway Architect in Northern New Mexico. Pioneering passive solar sustainable architecture, ground-breaking architecture for Native American Tribes and Pueblos done in traditional native idioms, virtual reality and QTVR reconstructions of archaeological “Anasazi” sites in the Southwest US

One Earth Design

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:03:04 +0000

One Earth Design in Taos, New Mexico: architectural services for creative design, solar green building, custom residences, and pre-drawn house plans by Joaquin Karcher, Dipl.Ing. Master of Architecture.

Sun-Earth Homes

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:02:33 +0000

Sun-Earth Homes are custom designed by Gary Watrous, AIA, of Watrous Associates Architects P.S.C., a Louisville solar architectural firm. These homes are designed according to nationally recognized standards of the Passive Solar Industries Council. Watrous Associates specializes in the use of passive solar techniques to design beautiful, light-filled, energy-efficient buildings for a range of purposes.

Howard Alan Architects – Passive solar house with photovoltaic solar panels

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:02:07 +0000

Howard Alan Architects – specializing in organic architecture, passive and active solar and alternative energy conservation. Located in Chicago, serving Illinois and the Mid West.

Doerr Architecture – Passive solar home

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:01:16 +0000

Doerr Architecture – Colorado architect specializing in sustainable design including passive solar home design. Doerr Architecture offers beautiful, economical, sustainable design.

David Wright Associates

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:00:07 +0000

David Wright Associates, AIA is a complete services firm that has specialized in passive solar and sustainable architectural design for over 35 years. David has written several books on passive solar architecture and has received the prestigious Passive Solar Pioneer Award from the American Solar Energy Society. Our motto is 35 years of greenness We are solar experts. Contact their website at www.davidwrightaia.com

The illustration shown is of the Beesley passive solar home. This off-grid, stand alone, passive solar home is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.

Semmes & Co. Builders, Inc – Solar house

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:59:22 +0000

Semmes & Co. Builders, Inc., located on the Central Coast of California, constructs unique and creatively styled, environmentally-friendly homes. By blending sustainable building and passive solar techniques, as well as the most current materials and technologies, these homes are durable, energy efficient, and, above all, a delight to live in.

San Luis Obispo Sustainability Group – Solar house

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:56:42 +0000

San Luis Obispo Sustainability Group – Since 1976, SLOSG has designed hundreds of passive solar residences.

Homes by SunTerra

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:41:40 +0000

Homes by SunTerra – A Building & design company, sells also plans. New custom home designs incorporating higher level conservation and solar technologies with style, comfort, security, and affordability. Sunterra Designs are available for sale and include the Conservation Guidebookdetailed building science information.

Sun Plans

Ed — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:40:54 +0000

Sun Plans – Architect Debra Rucker Coleman, AIA is the owner of Sun Plans Inc. and has been designing passive solar homes since 1985. In 1990 she first published the house plan book Sun-Inspired Home Plans. Internet-based design services available.

Amazonails – straw bale building in Cumbria, UK