I've been in a couple and read about them a ton; what are you wondering? I think they're awesome. The walls are super thick, and you're virtually soundproofed from the outside world. When coupled with passive-solar, you can have a home that is nearly off the grid as far as heat & air go. And the organic-shaped walls you can make, wow! That alone makes the concept tempting! love, mom
thanks mama, i've read a lot and have some friends who know people who have them. but i'm interested in about any personal aspects that people have encountered. guess i'm really kind of researching stuff right now still, but trying to make that research a bit more personal.
Strawbale is not cheaper than say brick veneer but it is not dirt cheap. Downunder the last time I checked a bale of straw was $4.00. The advantage is that it goes up much quicker that mudbrick/cob/rammed earth. There are some strawbale buildings in Nebraska that are over 100 years old I beleive.
