Straw Bale House

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Building type
gptkbp:builtBy Straw bales
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Biodegradable materials
Low embodied energy
gptkbp:fireResistance High when properly plastered
gptkbp:hasWall Load-bearing
Non-load-bearing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Straw Bale House
gptkbp:insulation Straw
gptkbp:lifespan Comparable to conventional houses if maintained
gptkbp:maintenance Requires protection from moisture
gptkbp:notableFor Energy efficiency
Sustainable construction
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:19th_century_Nebraska,_USA
gptkbp:popularFor Eco-friendly communities
gptkbp:recognizedBy International Building Code (in some regions)
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Earthship
Cob house
Natural building
Rammed earth house
gptkbp:requires Plaster or stucco finish
gptkbp:roofType Varies (commonly pitched or flat)
gptkbp:usedFor Commercial buildings
Residential housing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sarah_Wigglesworth
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7