Audubon President Invites Visitors to “Straw Bale House”
Jamestown, NY — Jamestown Audubon Society president Ruth Lundin and her husband Paul have made the big decision to build their retirement home — and they’re doing in the “greenest” way possible.
On Sunday afternoon, March 18, Jamestown Audubon Society President Ruth Lundin will offer an open house to show the work in progress on the straw bale house she and her husband Paul are building. Reservations can be made by calling the Audubon Center and Sanctuary at (716) 569-2345. Here workers are compressing straw bales before they get placed in the walls.
From 1-3 pm on Sunday, March 18, Ruth and Paul will have an open house at their work-in-progress. Visitors will be able to learn about the resource and energy saving methods they are using, including straw bale insulation, a living roof and both passive and active solar energy.
“Building a straw bale house is truly an adventure,” Lundin observed. “We’d like to share our progress – and possibly inspire others – so we’re welcoming the community to come for a visit.”
Reservations are required by Thursday, March 15, by calling (716) 569-2345, emailing info@jamestownaudubon.org, or using the on-line form at on Audubon’s website. After that date, call to check on available space. When you register, you will receive directions to the house.
While there is no charge, donations are appreciated.
For details on this and all Audubon Center and Sanctuary programs, call (716) 569-2345 or visit http://jamestownaudubon.org.
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May 20, 2012 @ 13:32:03
Yes pulsefuelnerd is builidng one of these now. not with straw bales but a different design. I bought one of these cargo containers 9feet high by 6 feet wide by 40 feet long, has a bit of rust, but I love it for storage. It just may be my home some day. Very cool ideas. Thanks for sharing