Here is an image showcasing the straw bale timber...

Here is an image showcasing the straw bale timber frame method. Notice the vertical bales and the over-sized hammer necessary to wedge unruly mini-wheats into thier new home. Some subtle pursuation is all it takes. Photo courtesy of The Ecovillage at Ithaca.

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Apr 6 2009

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John Roderick, is an Environmental Studies student at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This blog is an exploration into Ecovillage design.
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Apr 6 2009

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