Founder Memberships
June 20, 2016
I would like to invite you to make an initial payment to become a founder member of SBUK. The cost of a founder membership has been set at £50 per individual. In return for this payment you will receive your first year’s membership of SBUK and also be listed in perpetuity on the SBUK website as a founder member, along with a link to your company/website etc. if desired. The future membership model is still yet to be decided.
The founder membership monies are vital to helping SBUK meet its setup and running costs for the first year.
If you would like to become a founder member, please visit the membership page.
Celebrating a decade of natural building – and charting the future of low-carbon construction, craft, and community.
Post-occupancy insights from a real straw panel home – energy, comfort, and lessons learned
Pioneering circular insulation with wheat straw – made in the UK
A lived-in look at seasonal comfort, heat loss and real-world performance in a straw panel home.
Watch now: Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction
Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction with Chris Hawker and Ben Nother
📅 **25 March 2025**
📍 **Online Event**
Timber framing plays a crucial role in straw bale construction, influencing durability, efficiency, and design. In this session, Hawkland’s Chris Hawker and Ben Nother will share their expertise, using their latest build near Ross-on-Wye as a case study.
They will explore:
✔️ The specific approach they have taken to constructing the timber frame
✔️ How their designs have evolved over the years
✔️ The reasoning behind their current method
✔️ A broader discussion on timber-frame vs load-bearing straw bale construction
The session will conclude with a Q&A, offering the opportunity to gain insights from two of the UK’s leading practitioners in timber and straw construction.
SBUK Webinar: Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 1pm - 2pm
From Dream to Reality: Mastering 330kg Straw Bale Construction
Embracing the Future of Straw Construction