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What Is a High-Performance Home? Net Zero, Passive Solar, and Carbon Neutral Explained
What is a high-performance home? Learn how passive solar design, net zero energy, and smart building systems create efficient, sustainable, and carbon neutral homes. ...more
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April 05, 2026•4 min read
How Long Does a Straw Bale House Last? Durability, Longevity, and Building for Generations
How long does a straw bale house last? Learn why properly built straw bale homes can last over 100 years and are designed for long-term durability and generations. ...more
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April 01, 2026•4 min read
Are Straw Bale Homes Healthier? Indoor Air Quality, Non-Toxic Materials, and Clean Air Living
What makes a straw bale home healthier? Discover how natural materials and breathable walls create clean indoor air and a better living environment. ...more
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March 29, 2026•4 min read
Do Straw Bale Homes Get Mold? The Truth About Moisture and Straw Bale Walls
Do straw bale homes get mold? Learn how breathable straw bale walls manage moisture, prevent mold, and outperform conventional wall systems. ...more
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March 25, 2026•8 min read
How Energy Efficient Is a Straw Bale Home? R-Values, Performance, and Real Results
Discover how energy efficient straw bale homes really are, including R-values, real performance, and how they reduce heating and cooling costs. ...more
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March 22, 2026•4 min read
Is Straw Bale Construction Fireproof? What the Testing Actually Shows
Is straw bale fireproof? Discover real fire test results, fire ratings, and why straw bale walls outperform conventional construction in fire resistance. ...more
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March 19, 2026•4 min read
EarthCraft Featured in Built America Magazine’s Veterans Tribute Edition
From passive solar design to two-hour fire-rated straw bale assemblies, EarthCraft Construction brings building science expertise to every custom home. Featured in Built America Magazine for our veter... ...more
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February 03, 2026•1 min read
Remembering Ron Hixson: A Pioneer, Mentor, and Founder of EarthCraft Construction
August 21, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mark "Ron" Hixson, founder of EarthCraft Construction, who died peacefully on August 21st a... ...more
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September 09, 2025•4 min read
Straw Bale Building – Free 2-Day Workshop Aug 30–31
Join EarthCraft in Boise for a free 2-day Straw Bale Workshop. Build, learn, and explore sustainable construction REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP HERE EarthCraft Design B... ...more
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August 19, 2025•3 min read
The Results Are In: Straw Bale Construction Proves Fire Superiority in Live Demonstration
The Challenge: Three Walls, Real Fire, Undeniable Results When EarthCraft Design Build partnered with the Wildland Firefighter Foundation to put different const... ...more
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August 03, 2025•51 min read
Learn & Burn - TOMORROW! Final Details & Schedule
We're just hours away from Idaho's first-ever Learn & Burn Fire Demonstration , and we couldn't be more excited to share this groundbreaking event with you!... ...more
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July 11, 2025•3 min read
Straw Bale Fire Test in Boise: EarthCraft Hosts “Learn & Burn” Event June 7
Join Us for a Groundbreaking Fire Demo at The Wildland Firefighter Foundation Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 | Time: 9:30 AM–1:00 PM | Location: Capital FREE | Al... ...more
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May 21, 2025•2 min read
Want to learn more about Straw Bale Building Method?
Join EarthCraft at JUMP Boise to learn how straw bale homes offer sustainable, energy-efficient, and fire-resistant solutions. Two dates. One smart solution. St... ...more
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May 15, 2025•1 min read
New Event: Creating a Healthy Home for a Healthy Life.
Are you suffering from chronic health issues? Come learn how to create a healthy home for yourself and your family. Practical tips for countering chemical sensi... ...more
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May 28, 2024•3 min read
We're Nominated: The Best of Boise. Vote for us!
We are honored to be nominated in Boise Weekly's 2024 The Best of Boise! We are listed under Best Eco-Friendly Business in the Top Employers category. You can v... ...more
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May 16, 2024•1 min read
From Straw Bale To Plaster: New Workshop This Weekend.
The Straw Bale Workshop last weekend was incredibly successful and we can't express enough gratitude to everyone who joined us. Your presence and hard work trul... ...more
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May 02, 2024•1 min read
STRAW BALE WORKSHOP: THE DETAILS
Are you interested in learning about sustainable home construction? Have you ever heard of a straw bale house? Want to learn more? Would you like to help build ... ...more
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April 18, 2024•1 min read
Straw Bale Workshop
When: April 27 & 28th Where: Boise - Exact location will be provided once you sign up During the workshop you will learn: Passive and Active solar and how t... ...more
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March 31, 2024•1 min read
Top 12 Green Home Building Ideas
A home is often the most costly purchase people make in their lifetime. The median sales price for a home was $412,000 in 2023. This is a lot of money for most ... ...more
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January 26, 2024•4 min read
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