A Design Sampler of Straw Bale and Natural Buildings

People often ask The Last Straw for photographs and samples of the types of buildings that use strawbale and natural building methods and materials for sustainable design and construction. We offer these examples and the links to web pages of the people who are involved in the design and/or construction of this type of building, including owner/builders, architects, engineers, design/builders, contractors and groups. We have selected a variety of design styles from around the world to show that strawbale can be used for a wide range of building types and can be simple structures and innovative designs. We welcome suggestions of design styles and building types to include on this page.

Arastaradero, Preserve Gateway Facility
Arkin Tilt Architects

Boreal Wilderness Ecolodge Addition & Remodel
Arkin Tilt Architects

Artist Studio
Talia Developements

Wine Creek Strawbale Home
Talia Developements

Semmes and Company Builders, Inc.

Wayne Bingham Architect

Drew Residence
One World Design

Hell's Canyon Project
Rodwin Architecture

Van Cleve Residence
Living Shelter Design

www.withgaia.com

Skillful Means, Inc.
www.skillful-means.com

Congregation Beth David Synagogue- San Luis Obispo, CA
www.slosustainability.com

Trout Farm Residential Complex- Santa Margarita, CA
www.slosustainability.com