As with any style of construction, the more labor input by the owner and the less by the contractor, the less costly it will be. There are a number of straw bale buildings now located in the Austin area and local expert consultation and construction is readily available. Commercial Status Implementation Issues Sustainable Sources 1994-2000. Experimentation with straw bale construction continues. A good deal of standardization and refinement in regard to techniques, tools, and associated materials is now appearing.
Straw is plentiful in Texas.
However, distribution systems are not developed for straw to be used construction. This can be one of the most economical wall systems. Building code acceptance will be key to obtaining conventional financing. The appearance of a completed straw bale structure is similar to a southwestern adobe style building. This look is generally positively viewed .