Monday, August 11, 2008
The Biotexture train full steam ahead
Building strawbale homes in the high country of Colorado we have been working to get everyone stacked and sealed before the snow flies-which is not that far away- with projects as high as 10,200 ft this year we have had a short weather window....
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
California Strawbale Association Conference
California has the most strawbale structures of any state and San Luis Obispo county(where the conference was held) is holding 53+ !!!
So we had to roadtrip out and see this well oiled machine from the belly of the beast.
What we learned: Seismic issues render strawbale more labor and cost intensive in California. But no problem, strawbale builders report that many of their clients have an abundance of FUNDS-!
Slightly different than Colorado Strawbale building....
Wine country has really embraced strawbale building and the house tour was a testament to that.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
BIOTEXTURE- STRAWBALE BUILDERS-NATURAL PLASTERS
Welcome to the Biotexture Blog!
Colorado Strawbale builders
Here you will find info on our current projects and up to date workshop schedule.
Biotexture is an ecological construction company specializing in strawbale building and non-toxic, breathable interior and exterior plaster finishes based out of Colorado.
Our dedicated crews travel far and wide to construct strawbale wall systems and apply plaster finishes to straw bale, green/sustainable dwellings, conventional structures, and historic restoration projects.
We also offer a range of services such as preconstruction design charettes, workshops, and consulting. Many strawbale specific details are encountered throughout the design and construction of a strawbale home which lead to many questions to be answered. Having a little help can save a lot money or avert problems with the flow of a project and long term durability issues.
Colorado Strawbale Builders