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1.) Durability of straw bale houses to be investigated - Green Building Press

Over one day ago | Mon Dec 1 9:26:00 PST 2008

Durability of straw bale houses to be investigated Green Building Press, UK - Dec 1, 2008 They also want to gauge the effectiveness of the various technologies being used to protect the straw bales from decay. Straw bale houses, which may have ...

2.) Builder Uses Straw to Insulate New Homes - Ozarks First

Over one day ago | Wed Nov 12 4:55:00 PST 2008

Ozarks First

Builder Uses Straw to Insulate New Homes Ozarks First, MO - Nov 12, 2008 Some people in Douglas County say they've found the perfect construction material: straw bales. The Straw Bale Initiative is a grant program that builds ...

3.) University designs environmental center - Capital Press (subscription)

Over one day ago | Thu Nov 27 11:45:00 PST 2008

University designs environmental center Capital Press (subscription), OR - Nov 27, 2008 Students participating in a senior architecture studio are researching sustainable construction materials, including straw bales, structural insulated panel ...

4.) Twenty Salmon Species Face Extinction - Coastal Post

Over one day ago | Mon Dec 1 22:10:00 PST 2008

Twenty Salmon Species Face Extinction Coastal Post, CA - Dec 1, 2008 These can be made from logs, straw bales or even woody plant materials "and if nothing else recycled cardboard." "Woody Debris: Let It Be! is a SPAWN ...

5.) Mosque Demolition in Israel - Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

Over one day ago | Wed Nov 12 16:13:00 PST 2008

Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

Mosque Demolition in Israel Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, DC - Nov 12, 2008 Jarbea said he hopes that when it is completed, the mosque will serve as an example of sustainable construction for the village. Currently, most homes are ...

6.) EPA awards $250000 to keep dirt out of river - Muncie Star Press

Over one day ago | Sun Nov 30 0:22:00 PST 2008

EPA awards $250000 to keep dirt out of river Muncie Star Press, IN - Nov 30, 2008 The check dams are made out of straw bales and other material, including wattle fences constructed from woven panels of live but dormant willow sticks and ...

7.) In harmony with nature - Fiji Times

Over one day ago | Sat Nov 22 13:47:00 PST 2008

In harmony with nature Fiji Times, Fiji - Nov 22, 2008 ... load-bearing walls before the straw bales arrived, eliminating the need for a temporary shelter to keep the bales dry during construction. ...

8.) 19/11/08 Toynton St Peter eco-house to be considered by ELDC - Skegness Standard

Over one day ago | Wed Nov 19 3:03:00 PST 2008

19/11/08 Toynton St Peter eco-house to be considered by ELDC Skegness Standard, UK - Nov 19, 2008 By jim wright A TOYNTON St Peter couple are hoping to build a house made mostly of . . . straw bales. Alan and Anna Elliott, of Eastville Road, ...

9.) We had fun getting plastered - Norwich Evening News

Over one day ago | Sun Nov 9 23:01:00 PST 2008

We had fun getting plastered Norwich Evening News, UK - Nov 9, 2008 Last month, Tom MacKeown, of Aylsham-based green construction company Designer Stubble, built the walls out of straw bales, which were delivered to the ...

10.) Eastern Ontario restaurant recognized by Chief Energy Conservation ... - ECO/Huff Strategy (press release)

Over one day ago | Mon Nov 17 6:39:00 PST 2008

Eastern Ontario restaurant recognized by Chief Energy Conservation ... ECO/Huff Strategy (press release), Canada - Nov 17, 2008 These included: capturing kitchen heat to pre-heat hot water, burning used vegetable oil for space heating, insulating with straw bales and installing LED ...