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An information site on the construction of buildings using straw bales. Includes a database of stawbale buildings, builders, designers, courses and suppliers in the UK.
http://www.strawbale-building.co.uk/
A non-profit committed to research and implementation of sustainable technology for the built environment.
http://www.cedn.org/
An architectural design firm working to balance sustainable design with beautiful design.
http://www.designforward.net/
Straw bale research and testing, and has contributed important structural and detailing elements to the evolving straw bale vernacular.
http://www.dsaarch.com/
Information on environmentally green, energy efficient homes, houses, offices, and commercial buildings including strawbale design and construction by Autonomous and Sustainable Housing (ASH) Inc.
http://www.ecobuildings.net/
Award winning straw bale homes designed by professional architect students.
http://www.hessmantrades.com/
A 501(c)(3) educational organization dedicated to helping people build affordable environmentally friendly strawbale homes.
http://www.ironstraw.org/
Research project to study the suitability of Light Earth Construction for the UK. Includes an introduction to Light Earth Construction.
http://www.lightearth.co.uk/
An umbrella organization created to disseminate and coordinate information and activities regarding natural building, sustainable architecture, and ecological living.
http://www.strawbalecentral.com/
50 straw bale house plans.
http://www.balewatch.com/
Information about straw bale and sustainable building practices from an experienced architecture and construction firm.
http://www.skillful-means.com/
An informal, grassroots association of people who have an interest in strawbale building in the UK. Courses and workshops, annual gathering, and quarterly newsletter called Baling Out.
http://www.strawbalebuildingassociation.org.uk/
A straw bale home being constructed near Terlingua, Texas.
http://www.twistedroad.com/
We combine our efforts with others to create simple, comfortable shelter using local and natural materials with handcrafted care.
http://www.caneloproject.com/
This reader-written journal of straw-bale and natural building provides information on construction techniques, projects, research/testing/code issues, and resources.
http://www.strawhomes.com/
International architects are recognizing and specifying our traditional milk paint for strawbale homes. Based on old recipes, and using the finest African ground stones, we achieve a wide range of authentic colors and effects.
http://www.milkpaint.co.za/
 
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