Fordhall builds one of Britain’s biggest straw bale venues

Fordhall builds one of Britain’s biggest straw bale venues

One of the biggest volunteer-built organic straw-buildings in Britain, and an architectural piece of innovation constructed of just five main materials, is ready to throw open its doors for the first time for youth groups such as Scouts, Guides, care groups as well as weddings.   The Bunkhouse at Fordhall Farm,

The world’s first Miscanthus bale house

The world’s first Miscanthus bale house

In an idyllic location in West Wales, a house is being built. However, this is no ordinary house. In what is believed to be a world first, its walls are being built out of Miscanthus bales.   A collaborative project by the University of Aberystwyth, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) and

Win a copy of ‘Building With Straw Bales’

Here's your chance to win a copy of 'Building With Straw Bales' by world renowned straw bale building guru, Barbera Jones. Published in 2015 and brand spanking new!   As part of our new digital future we have finally, and at last, launched a Facebook page for the magazine, It is called