Straw Bale Is in the Code
Published on: 18/08/2026
A quiet worry stops some people before they start: will the building department even allow straw bale? The blog explains why it is code-recognized and permits like any custom home. Read it.
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The Land Is the First Line: Wildfire Defense Before the Wall
Published on: 15/08/2026
A plastered bale wall stands up to fire. But in the foothills, the land around the home is the first line of defense. The blog covers defensible space and firewise landscaping. Read it before you build.
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Building a Custom Home to Fit the Whole Life
Published on: 11/08/2026
The features that let a home serve you for life cost almost nothing to build in at the start, and a fortune to add later. The blog covers how to design a custom home that ages with you. Read it.
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Radiant Floors in a House That Heats Itself
Published on: 08/08/2026
Everyone loves the idea of warm floors. But in a straw bale home that mostly heats itself, radiant does a very different job than it does in a conventional house. The blog explains what changes. Read it.
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