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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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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