You might be used to local councils throwing up barriers to straw bale construction buildings. But in North Kesteven, Waddington, UK, the council is the mover.

The first council-instigated straw bale social housing project in the UK will be completed by October 2009. The council decided straw bale homes are cheaper to build and have better sustainability compared to brick buildings.

It will build four three-bedroom straw homes in total. These warm and cozy homes (straw bale homes are delightful) will be affordable and improve community sustainability.

Kesteven Council does not stop there. During construction of the new straw homes locals are invited to watch and participate in straw building courses!

So remember North Kesteven as the first point of light in widespread adoption of this most sensible building type. Right for our times.
May there be lots more of it…

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More information on the Kesteven project here: http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?category_id=1&article_id=306