What the experts are saying:

Anyone who is considering the design and construction of a straw bale building would be wise to read this book first. I especially found the information on codes and standards very informative. Code officials who are approached to accept this type of design in their jurisdictions would be well-advised to obtain a copy of this publication.
—Richard Okawa, P.E. Vice President of International Services, International Code Council, (ICC), Whittier, California

This authoritative source of information on the technology of straw bale building is long overdue, and raises both the art and science of low impact building to a new level.
—Tom Woolley, Professor of Architecture, Queen's University, Belfast, Author of Natural Building and The Green Building Handbook

Bruce King is a pioneer for environmentally-friendly construction and has a skill for writing about engineering concepts in a way that makes them accessible to a wide audience. His previous books have become essential references, and I am sure this well-structured volume will become the standard reference for straw bale construction.
—Hugh Morris, Primary author, New Zealand Earth Building Standards, Senior Tutor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Auckland, New Zealand

Design of Straw Bale Buildings provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art guidance, including structural performance, moisture control, fire resistance and durability. It is a must-read book for anyone considering designing, building, assessing, or simply living in a straw bale building. Yet another excellent publication from Bruce King and Green Building Press.
—Prof. Peter Walker, Director BRE Centre in Innovative Construction Materials, University of Bath, UK

...a novel building system, based on agro-waste and earth, for safe and comfortable living, useable by thousands of people around the world.
—Anand S. Arya, Seismic Engineer, Department of Earthquake Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India

A most needed book that closes the gap between a traditional construction technique and modern engineering.
—Daniel Torrealva, Principal Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Pontificia Univeridad Catóica del Perú, Lima Peru

288 pages! My goodness, that's a lot of pages!
—Virginia L. King, Mother, Tucson, Arizona