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1. Straw material
1.1 General
1.1.1 The origins of straw construction
Straw construction, while it may seem a recent innovation in sustainable architecture, actually has ancient roots stretching back millennia. Ancient cultures, from Asian civilizations to the indigenous peoples of North America and Europe, were already using straw as a building material.
In Europe, for example, half-timbered houses filled with straw were commonplace for centuries. However, with the advent of modern building materials, the...
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Bibliography
Websites
Building with straw – https://www.constructionpaille.fr
A French website offering practical information, building guides, videos and tips for building with straw bales.
French straw construction network (RFCP) – https://www.rfcp.fr
...Standards and norms
Règles professionnelles de construction en paille, RFCP, 3rd edition.
Regulations
Règles professionnelles de construction en paille, RFCP, 3rd edition.
Directory
Organizations – Federations – Associations (non-exhaustive list)
OPPBTP, the professional prevention organization for the building and public works sector –
Laboratories – Design offices – Schools – Research centers (non-exhaustive list)
Center technique et scientifique du bâtiment, CSTB...
Videos and Documentaries
"Straw houses: an ecological solution
Documentary available on YouTube, 2018. A documentary exploring the benefits and techniques of straw construction through concrete examples in France.
"Building with straw: the key stages
Educational video series available on the Construire en Paille website, 2019. A series of videos explaining the...
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