February 1st, 2011 / 12:41 pm

Can We Not Talk About What We’re Working On Again, Please? / Straw Bale Construction in Canello

(000702-SAH13.jpg) CANELLO ARIZONA 13Jul90 — Straw Bale Construction in Canello — Straw bale construction is both energy and resource efficient. Straw bales are stacked and secured together using chicken wire or other material. While not all building codes yet allow straw bale construction, the method is gaining in popularity due to its lower cost and the end result – a superinsulated house. © STEVEN HOLT/PICTUREDESK 2000 (Stockpix # 2748.01) ONE TIME USE ONLY. NO ELECTRONIC ARCHIVING. NO THIRD PARTY DISTRIBUTION.