Straw bale: An introduction to low-impact building materials

Information Paper 15/11

BRE, 2011
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Abstract

A renewable material offering good thermal insulation properties and a much lower environmental impact than many mainstream construction materials. This paper provides a broad view of the benefits and limitations of straw bale for construction projects.

Author

Sutton, A., Black, D. and Walker, P.

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9781848062269

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  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Strawbale buildings

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BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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