straw construction in the uk – technical guide 2022

March 17, 2022

We are very excited to announce that the ‘Technical Guide’ for Straw Construction, is now out!

The Technical Guide is a vital component within the EU-INTERREG funded project, ‘UPSTRAW’, the aim of which is to promote the benefits and good practice of constructing with straw.

Authored by The School of Natural Building (SNaB), who were the UK representatives for UPSTRAW and SBUK its sub-partners, it is essential for self-builders, contractors, planners, structural engineers, finance/insurance personnel and anyone interested in building with straw!

The Technical Guide is FREE and available to download here

< Older Post

Newer Post >

How an Ecococon Straw Panel Home Performs in Use

By Cypren Edmunds • April 24, 2025

A lived-in look at seasonal comfort, heat loss and real-world performance in a straw panel home.

SBUK March Webinar - Timber framing for straw bale construction with Chris Hawker and Ben Nother

By Cypren Edmunds • March 29, 2025

Watch now: Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction

SBUK Webinar: Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction – 25th March

By Cypren Edmunds • March 11, 2025

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.