Straw Bale – Wenselydale, Victoria

Project Type: New Build, Straw Bale, Recycled & Natural Materials.

Build: Creations In Parallel

Design: Creations In Parallel

This compact 120m² straw bale home was designed around passive solar principles, natural materials and resource-efficient living, while meeting BAL 29 requirements.

Locally sourced straw bale forms the external walls, finished with earth render internally and lime render externally. Recycled brick, natural timber and simple custom joinery add warmth and character throughout the home.

Passive cooling, north-facing glazing, considered shading and thermal mass help maintain a comfortable internal environment, while solar hot water, rainwater collection and provision for future solar power support the home’s sustainable approach.

The home is heated and supported by a combustion stove, which also provides cooking and winter solar hot-water boosting. The owners are continuing the sustainable approach through the development of permaculture gardens and productive landscapes.