Straw bale building is what first caught our attention and heart. The simplicity, approachability, efficiency, safety, and beauty that straw bale building brings to the construction world captivated us. Continue reading ‘Straw Bale’
Monthly Archive for July, 2008
Volunteers built a Straw Bale building at Nisse Farm in Manteno, Illinois in August 2008. This post and beam structure was wrapped in straw bales for supreme insulation, and coated in earthen plaster, or cob, to protect the bales…more->
This gorgeous lofted dining area has been covered in American Clay plasters, two tones applied in a skip-trowel fashion, Loma base, Maritimo top. This application lends itself to a myriad of interpretations. Let us show you samples. Continue reading ‘Logan Square Residence’