Why we build and love our Straw Shelters
HEALTHY...built mostly of nontoxic and natural materials
INSULATIVE... thermally more energy efficient than standard construction
ACOUSTICAL QUALITY... reduces noise and creates quiet environment
SAFE...fire resistant and earthquake stable as proven by official test
EARTH FRIENDLY...yearly renewable, use of local materials and agricltural waste product
ASTHETICS...sculptural and flexible versatile design, deep windowsills and doorways
Building for the future with lessons from the past
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CASBA Announcements
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SAVE the dates for this. The Colorado Straw Bale Association, having put their hand up long ago as the next host, is quite excited...
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2012 CASBA summer workshops will be an above ground strawbale root cellar and will be located near Angel's Camp. Dates and...
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Down in Southern California, in Deerhorn Valley, an artist's Straw Bale Studio rises from the ashes and doubles as a community...
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Who we are
We are an all volunteer non-profit organization committed to straw bale building in California since 1996 by 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/
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P.O. Box 1293
Angels Camp, CA 95222-1293
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