Our clients are delighted that we have achieved planning for their net zero, straw-bale extension (with green roof) to be added to their thatched, grade 2 listed building.
“A massive thanks to the absolutely brilliant Architect Phillip. Without his incredible forward thinking concept and calm approach we’d never have reached this epic part of the journey” - Gary & Rachael.
Straw bale houses are a cost effective, low energy form of construction. For this project, the straw will be provided from a local farm.
The are many advantages of straw bale construction, It’s:
Carbon negative (and compostable at the end of its life)
Extremely low-cost
Fireproof (tightly packed to resist flames)
A natural Insulator (Approx. U-value of 0.1w/m2K)
Load bearing (able to provide structural support)
Benefits also include:
Materials readily available (UK surplus straw is plentiful enough to build 600,000 homes a year) - Conventional houses require approx. 1500 blocks & 76,000 bricks. The equivalent in straw would be 175 bales
Longevity (lasting over 200 years)
Simple construction technique (you can do it yourself)
No issues with rot (providing you keep them dry during construction) and no greater risk of pests (same as any other house)
At Dandelion Seeds, we are experienced in working with straw bale construction, so contact us for a quote at info@dseeds.co.uk
