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The Last Straw - The International Journal of Straw Bale and Natural Building
For the first time, a design manual for practicing professionals, drawing on the collective experience of the most senior and respected figures in the rapidly-emerging field of straw bale construction.
This is the only book that provides truly useful information to architects, engineers, building officials, and builders who want to design intelligently with plastered straw bales.
Anyone who is considering the design and construction of a straw bale building would be wise to read this book first. I especially found the information on codes and standards very informative. Code officials who are approached to accept this type of design in their jurisdictions would be well-advised to obtain a copy of this publication.
—Richard Okawa, P.E. Vice President of International Services, International Code Council, (ICC), Whittier, California
Here is the text of the introduction to the book