SBUK Members’ meeting Special: Timber and Insurance

Join us this November for a full-day event exploring the future of biobased construction through the lens of nature, strategy and public good.

Denmark's Embodied Carbon Story and Learnings for Part Z

Revised date and details will be announced shortly – thank you for your patience.

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.