The New Strawbale Home compiles flor plans and images from forty cutting-edge homes across North America, from California to Quebec, New Mexico to New England, showcasing a spectrum of regional styles and personal aesthetic choices. This practical guide discusses varying climate considerations and essential design details for problem-free construction and low maintenance, and also points out the ecologically friendly, energy-saving aspects of strawbale construction. Author and photographer Catherine Wanek produced and directed the Building with Straw video series, and has spent more than a decade being involved in strawbale technology. She lives in New Mexico. Innovative architects and builders build natural, eco-friendly homes