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The Clay Walls of the Maya Guesthouse

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Clay is one of the oldest building materials in the world. For over 9000 years  this natural product is used by humans. Such an “archaic” material is perceived as genuine.  It is available everywhere and very widespread. For someone who … Continue reading →

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Thermographic comparison between a straw bale house and a traditional building

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Thermogram of a straw bale building in the foreground and a traditional building in the back. The bale are 120 cm thick. The picture was taken with a thermal imaging camera to display the loss of heat through the exterior … Continue reading →

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What are the main Questions when it comes to Straw Bale Houses?

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

A straw bale house? Won’t it collapse? No, bales of straw are made to bear weight. Tests at the HTW Chur showed that straw bales could be loaded with 15 t/m² and the tests showed no damages. A house made with straw? … Continue reading →

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New Plans

Posted on August 15, 2010 by

Now that the municipality and the province administration have expressed their contributions concerning construction regulations and safety, we have readjusted the construction plans. The Bed and Breakfast is now even more functional. The two buildings together with the parking lots … Continue reading →

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Straw Bale Constructions

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

There still are straw bale houses that were built over one hundred years ago. According to Wikipedia, the bales have been used  like bricks for wall construction by migrant workers. Originally, the bales were used due to the lack of … Continue reading →

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