WHAT IS STRAW BALE ?

Straw bale is an
eco-friendly
building material
made from tightly
packed straw. It
offers excellent
insulation, sound-
proofing, and fire
resistance
properties.
WHY STRAW BALE BUILDING ?

 ENERGY EFFICIENT
 HEALTHY CHOICE
 COST ADVANTAGE
 COMFORT, CREATIVE &
AESTHETIC.
 RESISTANT AGAINST TERMITES &
PESTS.
 FIRE RESISTANCE, MOISTURE
EFFECT.
STRAW BALE DIMENENSIONS:

 Straw bales are compressed

in “flakes” of about 4".
 The two standard bale
sizes are 18" x 36" x 14" ("2-
string") and 24" x 46-48" x
15-16" ("3-string").
TYPES OF STRAW BALE
CONSTRUCTION:
 LOAD BEARING
 INFILL
 HYBRID

LOAD BEARING:
 IS
CONSTRUCTING STRAW
BALE WALLS IN SUCH A WAY
THAT IT SUPPORT ALL
ROOF.
 THIS IS THE ORIGIONAL
METHOD.
INFILL STYLE:
 INVOLVES BUILDING SOME INDEPENDENT
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM- STUD WALL,
POST AND BEAM, ETC. TO SUPPORT ALL
STRUCTURAL LOADS.
 AND STRAW BALE ARE IN-FILLED
BETWEEN OR AROUND THAT STUCTURAL
SYSTEM TO CREATE THE ENCLUSRE.

HYBRID:
 Hybrid straw bale walls combine straw
bales with other building materials,
offering versatile design possibilities.
ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGES:

ADVANTAGE:
 Energy efficient, affordable, and readily
available material.
 Provides a healthier indoor environment.

DISADVANTAGE:
 Requires proper moisture protection and may
not be suitable for areas with high humidity or
frequent flooding.
IMPACT OF STRAW BALE ON THE
ENVIRONMENT:
REDUCED CARBON FOOTPRINT:
 Straw bale buildings significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
utilizing a renewable and carbon-neutral material.
WASTE REDUCTION:
 Straw bales are often sourced as agricultural by-products, reducing
waste and providing an additional income stream for farmers.
IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
 High insulation properties of straw bale contribute to lower energy
consumption for heating and cooling, reducing reliance on fossil
fuels