Straw Bale Construction Straw bale construction of cabins at Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria, CA . The workshop was held Jan 4 and 5, 2003

Straw bales saws. Framed cabin. Straw bales will be used on only two of the walls. More tools used in straw bale construction. The foundation. Stones are used for moisture disapation. Susan setting nails to engage the first row of bales. Reasons for straw bale. Butt power. Setting the first row of bales. Setting a bale staple. A Cambria sunset. Kendra trimming the bales. The face of a shroom A completed straw bale wall. Lathe work with natural plaster. Discussing techniques. Finishing the lathe. A completed cabin. Tieing down the lathe and bales S.L.O. Sustainability Group Office. Ken & Polly's Home. Santa Margarita, CA. the Guest House. The Guest House. Ken's Workshop. Interior of home. Ken's workshop (back wall). The S.L.O. Sustainability Group Office