FAQ: Approval Issues
Are there any people who do this form of building and/or design?
You will need council approval to build your straw bale home (or any other home). No councils are difficult – some just need more information so they understand this new building material. As there in not an Australian Standards for straw bale building, each building is assessed on its merits. This is called an “alternative solution" where you have to convince the Council that your proposal meets the requirements of the Building Code. A structural engineer with knowledge in current practices in straw bale building is able to provide this information required by your council. One of the goals of AUSBALE is to have the straw bale building technology incorporated into the Building Codes.
What does it take to get buildings designed, approved and built?
The process roughly follows these steps:
1. site meeting with architect / designer to view over property
2. determine general location of building and any other conditions
3. formulation of design brief
4. conceptual design
5. a contour & detail survey may be necessary for sloping or complex sites
6. development of design
7. liaison with structural engineer - who can arrange a soil test if required
8. construction drawings developed
9. applications to shire with engineers certificate
10. tenders
11. construction
12. post-construction / warranty period, etc.
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 Luke on October 18 2009 06:42:29
Would the Durra panels (the pressed strawpanels) be an option? They both look nice and insulate at the same time.
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Tan on August 22 2009 22:04:47
I built a steel portal frame straw bale house with a loft and lined the ceiling with b-grade plywood and polyester insulation. What we did was to s...
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Jeff on January 20 2009 18:58:00
We are also looking to use portal frames, and had looked at using fridge panel covered with coverbond steel, or a product like Corrolink from APS V...
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jessicarivett on October 20 2008 20:42:36
Hi, would be very interested to attend this workshop. Will keep checking for dates.
Cheers Chris
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