[GSBN] Strawcell wall

Mon May 14 20:17:40 UTC 2018

Hi Doug, 

We’re approaching our 5th Straw Cell building. I’m happy to share my experience and learning. Best to call me

Both Dodson Harper and Jeff Rupert know the systems I’ve been using. Jacob Racusin planted the seed of the original idea in my head during a discussion at the 2012 ISBC and has thought it out in amazing ways

Straw Cell is using a conventional Framed wall with 2x4’s or 2x6’s (24” O.C.) and stacking Bales to the inside of the framed wall. The Wall cavity get’s Dense packed blown Cellulose against the bales.

The Exterior of the wall is Sheathed ( with skip sheathing, homosote, CDX , definitely not osb and pay attention to your Interior vs exterior Vapor Perms). Then a WRB, Strapping and Siding.

This works well for us in the mountain climate where we only have a 60 day frost free window. 

Wishing you all well!

Dusty Sylvanson

Straw & Timber Craftsmen INC

115 S. Colorado ST

Gunnison, CO 81230

970-641-3898

dusty at strawandtimber.com

From: Gsbn <gsbn-bounces at sustainablesources.com> On Behalf Of Jacob Racusin
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2018 10:35 AM
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Subject: Re: [GSBN] Strawcell wall

Hi everyone,

New Frameworks has been developing the StrawCell system over the last few years, and have done a series of build-outs with a few different approaches. There are some considerations at play regarding moisture management/vapor control given the high level of insulation, and detailing will vary based on use case/interior environment, climate, etc. to ensure low- or moderate-risk design, but we've been very happy with the system thus far. Happy to discuss further, we consult on this system with builders and designers, be in touch if you'd like to chat more.

Best of luck,

Jacob Racusin

New Frameworks Natural Design/Build

Burlington/Montpelier, Vermont

On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 12:16 PM, Bruce EBNet <bruce at ecobuildnetwork.org <mailto:bruce at ecobuildnetwork.org> > wrote:

Thanks, Tom!  And Howdy from Murrica!

Bruce King

(415) 987-7271

bruce at ecobuildnetwork.org <mailto:bruce at ecobuildnetwork.org> 

Reducing emissions is essential

Reversing emissions is even better:

The New Carbon Architecture <http://www.ecobuildnetwork.org/projects/new-carbon-architecture> 

On May 14, 2018, at 8:48 AM, Tom Woolley <tom.woolley at btconnect.com <mailto:tom.woolley at btconnect.com> > wrote:

See Chris Magwood article

http://thelaststraw.org/a-straw-cell-wall-system/

Tom Woolley

tom.woolley at btconnect.com <mailto:tom.woolley at btconnect.com> 

www.bevanarchitects.com <http://www.bevanarchitects.com> 

80 Church Road

Crossgar

Downpatrick

BT30 9HR

Tel: 028 44 831164

On 14 May 2018, at 16:43, Bruce EBNet <bruce at ecobuildnetwork.org <mailto:bruce at ecobuildnetwork.org> > wrote:

What is a “straw cell wall”?

Bruce King

(415) 987-7271

bruce at ecobuildnetwork.org <mailto:bruce at ecobuildnetwork.org> 

Reducing emissions is essential

Reversing emissions is even better:

The New Carbon Architecture <http://www.ecobuildnetwork.org/projects/new-carbon-architecture> 

On May 14, 2018, at 8:03 AM, douglas nichols <douglasnichols at hotmail.com <mailto:douglasnichols at hotmail.com> > wrote:

Hello All

I'm consulting with a non-profit (http://www.yinnovations.org/) to  build an affordable straw home for a low income family.  Their current engineering was provided by someone unfamiliar with straw bale building and is coming up pretty short of being a low carbon, sustainable, or natural design.  So we are moving to a straw cell design to help ease any engineering and building official concerns about the straw bale part.  My question is-- does anyone have a good straw cell wall detail drawing they can point me to or donate to the effort?

 <http://www.yinnovations.org/> Y Innovations, Inc.

www.yinnovations.org <http://www.yinnovations.org/> 

2903 North Jefferson Street 2903 North Jefferson Street is a 4500 square foot vacant lot in the city of Wilmington, where Y Innovations will be completing a 630 square foot naturally-built straw bale home in 2018.

Thanks

Doug Nichols

Creating Energy Efficient Homes Since 1995

Nichols Contracting LLC

821 S. 400 E.

Moab, Utah 84532

Cell #970.683.1517

Lic. #9508518-5501

Principal / Qualifying Builder 

Community Rebuilds Moab -- http://www.communityrebuilds.org/

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Burlington, VT 05401

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