Implementing eco-friendly changes at home is one of the best ways to be eco-friendly. Houses and buildings consume a lot of energy. So what is an eco-friendly, energy efficient house? Experts point out to straw houses that are truly eco-friendly. They can reduce energy consumption up to 90%. Isn?t that great?

Let?s know more about this energy efficient straw houses.

Cost efficient

Construction of straw houses are not only eco-friendly but they are cost efficient too. Advantages of straw-bale construction over conventional building systems include the renewable nature of straw, cost, easy availability, naturally fire-retardant and high insulation value. It provides the farmer with an extra source of income. It is also cheaper than buying conventional building materials. General Construction material includes - Concrete, adobe bricks, screws, nails, nuts, bolts, fasteners, wire mesh, rebar, caulk, rain gutters, sand, gravel, stone, sheetrock, tarps, insulation, etc.

Good insulation

Straw bale walls are good in climates that require temperature change in the home. Straw is an incredibly good insulator and therefore helps to keep the building cold during the summer and warm during the winter. In turn, this means the home uses less energy and the owner spends less on bills. Testing has shown the insulating performance of straw bale walls to be roughly twice to three times the real life performance of typical frame wall systems. This significantly reduces heating and cooling bills and the life-cycle cost of a straw bale home.

Healthy Way

Organically grown straw and earthen or cement-lime based plasters provide a potential solution for the health-threatening paints, glues and toxins found in manufactured building materials. Straw bale homes have been built and praised by asthma and allergy sufferers and individuals with acute environmental sensitivities.

Innovative and Beautiful

The straw bale house is unique and innovative. It also allows for new and creative custom designs. It is easily adapted to suit traditional designs. Due to the thickness of straw bale walls, every window can have a window seat or shelf. This becomes both an aesthetic and practical design element.

100% biodegradable

Straw bales are 100% biodegradable—when the time comes. Straw Bale homes can last over 100 years if properly maintained. When the time comes, the straw bales can be plowed back into the earth. There is no disposal problems

This energy efficient method may soon become the future of construction industry.