This document provides information on different types of straw bale construction. It lists various configurations for light, heavy and wood frame structures that use straw bales for insulation. Straw bales can be used as infill and their location can vary. Structure is provided by posts, beams and wooden frames. The document also categorizes examples from different countries as traditional, unusual or design-based approaches and notes materials like earth, wood, foil and bricks used in exterior walls.
2. Wood and timber elements
• straw bales are just infill material and their location is variable
• construction and interior columns remain visible, alternatively
columns remain visible to the exterior
• unlimited openings dimension
Heavy wooden frames
• straw bale floor plan in modular grid
• straw performs only the function of thermal insulation
• structure is a system of posts and beams
Light wooden frames
construction grid
