_{HEALTHY...built mostly of nontoxic and natural materials}

_{INSULATIVE..more energy efficient than standard construction}

_{ACOUSTICAL ..reduces noise, and creates quiet environment}

_{SAFE...fire resistant & earthquake stable, proven by official test}

_{EARTH FRIENDLY..use of yearly renewable agricultural waste and of local materials}

_{ASTHETICS...sculptural and flexible design, deep windowsills and doorways}

  _{Building for the future with lessons from the past}

We are an all volunteer non-profit organization committed since 1996  to straw bale building in California; providing information, education and a network of resources. Our members are architects, engineers, contractors, owner builders, and people interested and/or dedicated to straw building.

Sister Organizations:
The Last Straw http://thelaststraw.org/
COSBA http://www.coloradostrawbale.org/
Ontario http://www.osbbc.ca/
Europe http://www.strawbale-net.eu/
France http://www.lamaisonenpaille.com/