CASBA

The California Straw Building Association (CASBA) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization committed to building with straw. Our members are people interested in and/or dedicated to straw building -- including owner-builders, architects, engineers, and contractors. Learn more about CASBA.

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard promotes straw bale construction - see video & article!

News & Announcements

Join us in Pescadero for our first straw production field day

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11 Aug 2024 1:00 PM
Support Team CASBA in the August17 Wine Country Climate Ride fundraiser!

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10 Aug 2024 11:00 PM
CASBA and StrawBales In Mother Earth News this month!

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07 Aug 2024 5:51 PM

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Become a member
We invite you to join us: as a volunteer, an aspiring owner-builder, a professional, or just as a “friend of straw.”

Benefits of Membership

Donate
Make a tax deductible donation in support of CASBA's mission, including testing and ongoing Straw Bale code work.

Read about our Book

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Download the Code - Free!

Appendix AS – Strawbale Construction with Commentary

Appendix AR - Light Straw-Clay Construction with Commentary

* From the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)

CASBA is fiscally sponsored by the Tides Center, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.