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From the lens Don't Be Afraid of The Big Bad Wolf. Build with Strawbales!.

  • KarenTBTEN Aug 10, 2011 @ 1:35 am | delete
    I saw one when I was living in Tucson. It looked very solid. I believe it belonged to author Barbara Kingsolver. SquidAngel blessings.
  • MerryM Aug 11, 2011 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    Nice. I had the opportunity to work on a strawbale build a couple of summers ago. It's hot, itchy work, but can make a beautiful building.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Mar 13, 2011 @ 10:26 am | delete
    Enjoyed your lens. Very informative. I've been studying straw bale construction for a few years now. At some point, I will build a straw bale studio.
  • MerryM Mar 14, 2011 @ 12:55 pm | delete
    Thanks, glad you liked the lens. When you build that studio, it might be a great opportunity for a blog or a lens! I've only been involved in one strawbale build, and in a limited capacity. I'm always excited to see the process documented.
  • Swisstoons Jan 4, 2011 @ 8:11 pm | delete
    You've really captured my imagination with this, and your other lens entitled, "Build Your Home With Your Own Two Hands!" I bet these straw bale houses are as comfortable and easy to cool in the summer as they are comfortable and easy to warm in the winter with those 2-foot thick walls. There's just something very appealing about the whole idea. Thumbs up on another great lens!
  • MerryM Jan 4, 2011 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    Thanks! I'm glad you're digging the natural building lenses. It's a love of mine, so it always makes me smile to share it with others. :)
  • WhiteOak50 Feb 5, 2010 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    Many years ago I read an article in a magazine called Countryside about building homes from straw. I just find this so interesting and such a wonderful opportunity for people. As always, a wonderful lens! "Blessed by a SquidAngel"
  • MerryM Feb 6, 2010 @ 2:08 pm | delete
    Thanks! Ya, it's a fascinating way to build a home. I got to be part of a strawbale build this past summer and learned so much. The bales are heavy, and the plaster is messy. But it's so fun, especially when you've got a great crew. :)
  • KarenTBTEN Feb 1, 2010 @ 10:17 am | delete
    There was a Tucson author, Barbara Kingsolver, who was building a house of a less commonly used natural material -- I think it was straw bale! -- some years back. One of my housemates was actually over there helping with the project one day.
  • MerryM Feb 1, 2010 @ 11:39 pm | delete
    Oh, I loved Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by her! How awesome for your friend that she got to see her house in person.
  • arncyn Jan 23, 2010 @ 10:20 am | delete
    Another great lens from you. I had no idea that houses could be built using this method. Oh and I love your title, it's so catchy (:
  • MerryM Feb 1, 2010 @ 10:40 pm | delete
    Thanks! I got to work on a strawbale build this summer. It's hard - but fun - work, and makes a beautiful building!
  • spirituality Jun 28, 2009 @ 6:02 am | delete
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
  • Hendri Filyani Jan 31, 2009 @ 9:10 am | delete
    good information for building
  • Hendri Filyani Jan 31, 2009 @ 9:10 am | delete
    good information for building
  • eccles1 Oct 24, 2008 @ 10:38 am | delete
    another great lens with great ideas !!
  • jeffshy Jul 9, 2008 @ 12:17 pm | delete
    Well this is really learning something new. Neat lens.
  • Evelyn_Saenz May 18, 2008 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    A Fairy Tale Wolf sniffed out your lens and liked it so well that he is sending you a virtual heart shaped waffle to celebrate the love you put into your strawbaled house.
  • spirituality May 14, 2008 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    great idea for a lens - and for building. *****
  • triathlontraining May 14, 2008 @ 9:21 am | delete
    This is a fantastic lens! I love the idea of using straw or even old tires for building. 5*
  • CherylK May 11, 2008 @ 8:26 pm | delete
    I LOVE the house in Wales! This is wonderful information. Am favoriting it for future reference. 5 stars, too.
  • SusanVillasLewis May 11, 2008 @ 7:49 am | delete
    I've seen this on TV a few times and it's pretty cool. And I love to see waste products used for something useful!
  • koorb May 9, 2008 @ 10:29 pm | delete
    Love your lens. Found some resources here that I didn't know about, very cool!
  • steveffeo May 9, 2008 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    Awesome, I built a Cobb house lens. TY for joining the group.

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Hiya, I'm Merry. I've been walking a green path these past few years, educating myself in natural building and community living. I'm also an avid (or... more »

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