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Straw Bale Innovations, LLC – Who We Are and What We Do:

Andrew Morrison

Andrew Morrison Andrew has a passion for straw bale construction that is matched only by his desire to teach his knowledge to others. He has a wealth of experience in designing and building both conventional and straw bale homes. After years of building as a general contractor, he has moved his practice entirely to consulting and teaching. He shares his knowledge with thousands of people via his DVD series, his websites and the roughly six hands-on workshops he teaches each year. For more on his workshops, please visit www.StrawBaleWorkshops.com

Gabriella Morrison

Gabriella Morrison Gabriella brings her video editing and filming skills to this team as well as a life-long interest in sustainable construction and recently, straw bale technology. She earned a B.A. from Hampshire College in Wildlife Conservation and after a long 8 year or so detour to devote her energies to her two wonderful children, she is glad to be involved in a project that prioritizes the outreach of a technology and technique that is quietly revolutionizing the way that humanity approaches development….straw bale construction. She is the cinematographer for the Straw Bale Innovation’s series of How-To Instructional Straw Bale DVDs and also handles all of our marketing.
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POST AND BEAM

In a POST AND BEAM system, framing members provide the structural support for a building while the straw is infilled as insulation. This is the most common type of straw bale construction.

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LOAD BEARING

In a LOAD BEARING structure, the bales themselves are used as the structural framing element of the building. After compressing the bale walls, a roof is installed.

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