Find a Professional
 Straw bale buildings have employed a wide range of techniques, construction details and finishes around the world. Not all of these are necessarily suitable or recommended for any Australian or New Zealand conditions.
Specific advice should be sought before embarking on any risky undertakings such as construction of a building.
The professional members listed below may be able to assist you with your project. Listings are in alphabetical order by discipline, state and company name.
If in doubt, ask!
Architects (click the + at right)
Queensland |
WD Architects
Environmentally Sustainable Design
Andrew Webb & Chris Duffy
We are passionate about environmental issues and design excellence as the two go hand-in-hand. We use low-toxicity and low-pollutant materials as well as water- and energy-saving design strategies whenever possible. All of our designs are tailored to the specifics of each client's needs, site, budget and climate |
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30 King St., Cooran, Qld (Noosa Hinterland)
Ph: 07 5485 2720
www.wdarchitects.com.au
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South Australia |
Bohdan Dorniak Pty Ltd.
Architects and Town Planners
With a client-centered approach which respects the client's wishes, needs, budgetary constraints and lifestyle, further consideration is given to energy demands and ongoing building efficiency and sustainability. Our challenge and commitment is to create a design to fulfill client needs and site conditions.
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www.bdcoarchitects.com.au
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Victoria |
Unicorn Architecture and Construction
Per & Helen Bernard
Award-winning Energy Efficient and Environmentally Sustainable Design and Building firm located in Daylesford and Ballarat, Australia.
Working with straw bale and other sustainable materials to create comfortable and beautiful homes. |
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Ph: (03) 5331 5765
www.unicornhouse.com.au
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Builders, Trainers & Suppliers (click the + at right)
New South Wales |
Huff'n'Puff Strawbale Constructions
John and Susan Glassford |
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Ph:(02) 6927 6027
www.glassford.com.au
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New South Wales |
Straw and Clay
Sarah and Harald Eberhardt
Your 'one stop straw bale shop'
We can assist you with:
»carpentry -use of recycled timber with 15in thicknesser a speciality-
» the sourcing of your straw and accessories
» the raising of your walls
» the rendering in natural products with our 'state of the art' 'Putzmeister' spray render machine
» the painting in natural paint products.
» whole projects or rendering only
you name it, we'll do it. |
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Ph:(02) 4782 2740 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (02) 4782 2740 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
M: 0414 575 272
www.strawandclay.com.au
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New South Wales |
Straw.com.au
Trent & Jenny Gardiner
We are farmers supplying straw (Rice and Wheat) direct to the end user for uses from house building through to revegetation mulch and horse bedding. We also make Lucerne hay. ''If we can't guarantee it we don't supply it''
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Farm 160 Bull Rd
Coleambally NSW 2707
Phone: (02) 69 546 121
Fax: (02) 69 546 124
Mobile: 0427 546 124
www.straw.com.au
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New South Wales |
Viva Living Homes
Smart Homes of the Earth
Blue Mountains & beyond
They’re made of straw, rammed or poured earth, timber and other natural materials.
Architecturally & solar passively designed, they are unique as they’re “smart”, have a quality finish, & done in a set time frame.
Our unique designs and wall system gives you an affordable sustainable home.
2 Bedroom homes from $246,000 (plus site costs).
Ask us about our guarantee. |
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Mob: 0450 480 460
www.vivahomes.com.au
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New South Wales |
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Straw Bale Constructions
Frank & Ingrid Thomas
We are licensed builders, specialised in strawbale construction.
Our aim is to provide the highest quality workmanship
as well as to build healthy, environmentally friendly
and energy efficient houses, emphasizing sustainability
and permaculture principles. |
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Ph & Fax: (02) 4443 5282
Mob: 040841 5806
www.strawtec.com.au
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South Australia |
House of Bales
Lance Kairl
Owner-Builder assistance. Contract wall construction. Technical assistance to designers.
Render pump supplier, Lime putty supplier, educator.
Ph: 8555 4223
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Victoria |
Professional Straw Bale
Mark and Cathy Dearricott
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Professional Strawbale has two immediate priorities: to take part in building beautiful, energy efficient homes and to demystify the process of strawbale building so that EVERYONE has the chance to build in strawbale.
Based in Central Victoria, with fifteen years experience in sustainable building, (seven of those exclusively with strawbale), our business is client-focused, with an emphasis on seamless interaction with other trades and materials, and a high quality of finish.
RMB 3161
EAGLEHAWK Victoria 3556
Phone: (03) 54487229
Mobile: 0419 322983
www.strawbale.com.au
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Victoria |
Sustainabylt
Design · Advise · Construct
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Multi-award winning ethical Master Builders with over 40 years of construction experience, servicing North East Victoria and Southern New South Wales.
Specialists in:
* Environmentally sensitive construction
* Solar passive and energy-efficient design
* Reclaimed Materials
* ‘Alternative’ Dwellings i.e. Strawbale, Cordwood Masonry, Earthen Slabs, Living Roofs etc.
Offering Services of:
* Owner-builder assistance
* Project management
* In-house design and interior decorating
* Contract Carpentry
Let us design and construct your dream home and help us take the ‘alternative’ and make it the ‘norm’!
Albury/ Wodonga · Yarrawonga
Phone: (03) 5744 1779
Mobile: 0438 122 185
www.sustainabylt.com.au
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Victoria |
Unicorn Architecture and Construction
Per & Helen Bernard
Award-winning Energy Efficient and Environmentally Sustainable Design and Building firm located in Daylesford and Ballarat, Australia.
Working with straw bale and other sustainable materials to create comfortable and beautiful homes. |
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Ph: (03) 5348 1298
www.unicornhouse.com.au
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Western Australia |
Strawtegic Concepts
David Morris
Combination of bricklaying and straw bale construction with render spraying equipment for hire. |
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Building Designers (click the + at right)
New Zealand |
Adobe South
Ian Redfern |
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Studio 1, 160 Lower Dent Street
Whangarei
Ph/Fax: +64 9 430 2020
Mobile: 0274 902 324
www.adobesouth.co.nz
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New South Wales |
Hillbridge Designers and Engineers
Dr. John Zhang
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» Full membership of Building Designers Association
» Provide ecologically responsible design using conventional and alternative material and technology with particular emphasis on passive solar and good fengshui.
» Achieve the optimum balance between design expression, innovation, and constructability.
» Cover residential, commercial and industrial building sectors.
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Ph:02 9836 3899
Fax: 02 9836 3599
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New South Wales |
Huff'n'Puff Strawbale Constructions
John and Susan Glassford |
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Ph:(02) 6927 6027
www.glassford.com.au
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Victoria |
Sustainabylt
Design · Advise · Construct
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Multi-award winning ethical Master Builders with over 40 years of construction experience, servicing North East Victoria and Southern New South Wales.
Specialists in:
* Environmentally sensitive construction
* Solar passive and energy-efficient design
* Reclaimed Materials
* ‘Alternative’ Dwellings i.e. Strawbale, Cordwood Masonry, Earthen Slabs, Living Roofs etc.
Offering Services of:
* Owner-builder assistance
* Project management
* In-house design and interior decorating
* Contract Carpentry
Let us design and construct your dream home and help us take the ‘alternative’ and make it the ‘norm’!
Albury/ Wodonga · Yarrawonga
Phone: (03) 5744 1779
Mobile: 0438 122 185
www.sustainabylt.com.au
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Engineers (click the + at right)
New South Wales |
Hillbridge Designers and Engineers
Dr. John Zhang
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» Chartered Professional Engineer in Australia (CPEng)
» National Professional Engineering Registrar (NPER)
» Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
» With full professional indemnity insurance
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Structural, civil and stormwater engineers aim to provide competent and innovative engineering solution to your building and construction needs. Our extensive experience not only covers the conventional systems such as timber, steel, concrete and masonry, but also extends to strawbale and earth-based construction system.
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Ph:02 9836 3899
Fax: 02 9836 3599
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Insurance (click the + at right)
National |
Allrisk Pty Ltd
The Specialists in Construction Insurance for Straw Bale.
You need to have construction insurance, so why not make it the right insurance.
Mark Adams of Allrisk Pty Ltd has several years experience in the owner builder
insurance market, and is a regular contributor to The Owner Builder magazine
(articles can be viewed on the Allrisk website). AllRisk is a specialist provider of
owner builder insurance Australia-wide, and is an authorised representative of
Westcourt General Insurance Brokers (AR 338515).
We pride ourselves in providing advice, not just a quote. Please contact us on
1300 255 747 or send your queries via our website (see below).
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contact details :
ph: 1300-ALLRISK / 1300 255 747
www.allrisk.com.au
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 Comments
 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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