Straw bale construction can be utilised to deliver energy efficient and low carbon buildings, however there are concerns over the durability of straw. The water sorption property is a critical factor in the degradation...
Straw bale construction can be utilised to deliver energy efficient and low carbon buildings, however there are concerns over the durability of straw. The water sorption property is a critical factor in the degradation...
Wheat straw, in the form of compacted bales, is increasingly used as thermal insulation in the external walls of buildings. Common practice is to use a render finish, applied directly to surface of the straw bales, to protect...
Wheat straw, in the form of compacted bales, is increasingly used as thermal insulation in the external walls of buildings. Common practice is to use a render finish, applied directly to surface of the straw bales, to protect...
This paper presents the development and characterisation of prototype wheat straw bales that have been produced specifically for use as a building insulation material. The use of straw bales still remains niche in the wider...
This paper presents the development and characterisation of prototype wheat straw bales that have been produced specifically for use as a building insulation material. The use of straw bales still remains niche in the wider...
Straw bale buildings have the potential reduce the environmental impact of construction. Although the technique has been introduced into northern China more than a decade ago, the construction method and potential problems...
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