OSBBC - Fall Straw Bale House Tour

Saturday October 13, 2007
from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Over 30 homes will be featured

For more information visit the link, call 1-87-STRAWBAL(E) or email info@strawbalebuilding.ca

http://www.strawbalebuilding.ca/gallery.shtml

Airdrie Environmental Education Centre (Alberta)

Check out the cost breakdown here.
Building features:

• Straw bale, tight envelope construction solar radiant in-floor heating system
• Photovoltaic electrical
• Potable water collection and filtration system
• Environmentally sound and healthy construction materials including paints & wood treatments
• Energy efficient windows
• Recycled materials throughout
• Solar wall used to warm the fresh air for the “Life Breath” heat recovery ventilator
• Naturalized and xeriscaped green spaces