Huff And Puff Constructions

Building sustainable straw bale homes and commercial buildings such as wineries.

The ‘feel’ of a strawbale house is very different to one built form conventional materials. Apart from the rounded corners, deeply set windows and high ceiling, the air is softer and perhaps this is due to most SB houses having lime render on the walls instead of gyprock or raw brick. Building a strawbale house is a very sensuous experience. ‘We use many different materials in the process, from the footings and foundations, the bales, and then the mud. This is a really democratic way to build as everyone can be involved, even children, especially at the mud stage. ‘Actually, ’ John laughed, ‘ that’s the part many of the adults secretly enjoy the most, too. ’