Comments on Japan Farmers Markets: Bale by Bale: The Making of Square One

You're quite right, Shayne. In Japan and up in...

2010-06-03T21:40:42.955-04:00

You're quite right, Shayne. In Japan and up in Hokkaido building, as Toby mentions, is big business. Construction is constantly underway, and things tend to be more expensive here, too. Not everyone who builds with straw bale will spend this much, but it's also a good example of how building sustainably doesn't nave to mean ugly or sloppy. I think those are often two stereotypes of green living that should be put to rest.

$330,000 for a house sounds like a lot but is that...

2010-06-03T09:22:42.688-04:00

$330,000 for a house sounds like a lot but is that a good price for the area. it is a lot for Michigan but not for Washington DC

Anjuli, that sounds like an amazing experience, an...

2010-05-26T18:56:35.961-04:00

Anjuli, that sounds like an amazing experience, and good work. I look forward to hearing more about that!

Joan - we have been constructing schools and clini...

2010-05-26T00:50:32.858-04:00

Joan - we have been constructing schools and clinics. We need to check out whether the straw bale will be conducive to the climate there.

That's great news, Anjuli! So far I've bee...

2010-05-25T04:15:00.726-04:00

That's great news, Anjuli! So far I've been most impressed by straw bale, and while it may not be perfect for every situation and climate I do think it's pretty great. It seems so logical in so many ways. What were you constructing in Ghana?

This is excellent! I have heard about the straw ba...

2010-05-25T03:34:30.060-04:00

This is excellent! I have heard about the straw bale houses- and was meaning to go to a teaching session on this very thing (in Oregon)- now your post has prompted me to begin pursuing that option once again. We had contemplated using this form of building for the structures we were constructing in Ghana for schools and clinics.

Thank you once again for this reminder!