While this story may be fictional, the benefits of straw homes are fact. We all know straw as the stock that is left over after harvesting cereal grains.
Many farmers burn the straw and cause air pollution all around the world.
Some homeowners, however , are making better use of this abundant material. Usually when someone decides to build a straw house, straw home devotees, friends , family and interested parties show up to help on what turns into a barn or house raising of sorts. After completion , participants are often awarded certificates of appreciation and then encouraged to jot down their thoughts and stuff them into the unfinished walls. Stakes are driven through bales to lower bales for stability and holes are framed out for doors and windows. Supporting beams for the ceiling and roof are placed across the top of the bales.