Namo Buddhaya 🙏 A Zen Buddhist straw temple is growing in the Hudson Valley, New York.

A totally off-grid sanctuary made of bio-based materials.🌱 The pleasant indoor microclimate they create will be ideal for meditation.🧘

An update from the EcoCocon headquarters. The situation in the office is... stable 🐎

A special prop for a special event taking place in a few weeks 😉

This apartment building in Spain is undergoing a transformation, getting the bio-based treatment 🏡

Even with a concrete structure in place 🏗 the project will benefit greatly from using a straw wall solution.

Architecture: Oken. Arquitectura amb sentits

The answer is yes 😉 And not just British, nor just homes.🏡 However, it is rather thrilling BBC is asking the question.

A brief introduction to our straw panel system, opening the topic of the need for bio-based construction to a wider audience.

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Straw building is becoming ever more popular in France. The country is home to the world's oldest post-and-beam style straw house. And soon also to this newest, prefab one.🏡

New project on its way in Paulhac, France.

Let's kick off the year with another wonderful project. Switzerland seems to be a veritable treasure trove of dreamy winter homes, and this one doesn't disappoint.🏡
The house is made of straw panels, but no one would know unless told or shown the suspiciously low heating bills🔥

Important work in progress.🏗 Let us observe from distance and leave the professionals to their craft. 
The layout already reveals a very promising home, and we cannot wait for the final result.🙌 A snuggly fit straw house in Croatian countryside.

Design: Arhitektura E.L.I.

Intriguing layout, curvaceous roof and bio-based materials.🌱The attractive Villa on Ekerö we featured back in January is complete, and so is the filming of the Grand Designs Sweden episode it stars in.🎬

Designed by Strombro Building Workshop.

We often come across lingering doubts about the life-span of straw buildings.⌛️ The 103-years old straw house in pristine condition may have something to say about that.

Find out more about the Feuillette house in our newest blog article. 👇

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The Dutch Design Week 2023 is finally here👏Over 2600 designers are showcasing their projects, ideas, and innovations across Eindhoven.

Our colleagues at Strotec are showcasing the EcoCocon panels🌱 at the “Tiny Tower” straw building. The event will last until October 28.