Straw Bale Fire Test in Boise: EarthCraft Hosts “Learn & Burn” Event June 7
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 | All Ages Welcome | Family-Friendly | Hands-On Learning
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, EarthCraft Design Build hosts a bold, first-of-its-kind event. This live, side-by-side burn demonstration pits conventional walls against a high-performance straw bale wall assembly.
Packed tightly, straw bales contain little oxygen, preventing flames from spreading. When finished with earthen or lime plaster, straw bale walls can outlast and outperform conventional stud walls in both thermal retention and fire resistance.
What You’ll See at the Event:
✅ Live Fire Demonstration
🔥 Burn tests on a Straw Bale Wall, Conventional Wall, and Conventional wall assemblies
🎙️ Live Commentary by Experts
🎥 Thermal Imaging & Heat Sensors
Hands-On Booth: Mix plaster, explore wall materials, learn the building process
👷 Ask-the-Builder & Firefighter Q&A
🎨 Kids’ Activities: Straw + Clay Modeling & Coloring Corner
Note: This event will include scientific monitoring, but is not a peer-reviewed academic study. It is a data-informed, visual demonstration designed for education and community awareness.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 9:30AM-1:00 PM
Location: Wildland Fire Foundation – Boise, Idaho
Cost: FREE
Hosted by: EarthCraft Design Build | Veteran-Owned | Sustainable Construction
Why Straw Bale?
Straw bale construction is an ancient technique with modern applications. It’s not only climate-resilient, highly energy-efficient, and biodegradable—it’s also fire-resistant when built correctly.
This live, side-by-side burn demonstration pits conventional walls against a high-performance straw bale wall assembly.
Who Should Attend?
Builders, contractors & architects
City officials, fire marshals, and inspectors
Sustainability professionals and educators
Homeowners curious about eco-friendly or net-zero homes
Veterans, tradespeople & students exploring career paths in construction
About EarthCraft Deign Build
EarthCraft is a veteran-led company building high-performance, low-impact homes across the Northwest and beyond. Specializing in straw bale, natural plaster, and passive solar design, we believe better buildings can—and should—be beautiful, resilient, and healthy for generations to come.
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