Why Straw Bale Construction?

[CU Boulder Independent Learning]

Brian Fuentes of Fuentes Design in Boulder Colorado offers his response to this question in a recent white paper available on his site.

One of my clients, already committed to green construction, recently asked me why straw bale? While there is plenty of information online about the costs and benefits of the time tested technique of straw bale wall construction, I thought it would be appropriate to give a personal testimonial about the system based on my professional experience designing and building both conventional and straw bale buildings for both my current clients and those still trying to pick the best wall system for their home. I also wanted to explain why I believe it is the most beautiful and ecological option here in Colorado.

Read the entire white paper here