Useful Links
How it all started
On the MSc course at the Centre of Alternative Technology, Wales
And financial support from
and the Langeled project
A presentation by Bee Rowan of Amazon Nails, straw bale building experts
Inspiration, help and guidance from Kate Grubb
Suppliers
Straw bale building and lime plastering courses, great advice and support throughout
Joinery work throughout and lots of good ideas
www.amethyst-conservatories.co.uk
Sheep’s wool insulation for the floors and ceiling
Stainless steel guttering
Water butt, wormery and kitchen composter
Lime render, clay plaster, natural paints and advice on how to use them
Cedar shingles for the roof
Plumbing and solar hot water panel
Henry Harrison 01430 873689
Marmoleum flooring
www.brighouseflooringcompany.co.uk
Organic sheets and towels
Logo design, stationery, leaflets and website
Design and installation of electrical circuits and renewable energy system
Steel chassis for the base
Advice and parts for the compost toilet
Cork underlay
Organic cotton towels
Website production and photography
Recycled paper, card and address labels
Other useful links
The Association of Environmentally Conscious Builders
Organisation supporting women in rural enterprise
Promoting an ecologically sound way of life
Providing air tightness testing, SAP ratings and ventilation solutions
Helping those who want to minimise electromagnetic exposure
Locating natural homes around the world
The only UK magazine dedicated to green building
Wonderful interior design
Lots of advice and pictures of straw bale building in the UK
Lots of advice and pictures of straw bale building in the USA
The Yorkshire Building Society promoting sustainability
Questions and discussion of green building problems
Energy saving advice
Good Yorkshire advice on eco-living
Tourist information
For reflexology and massage at The Straw Bale Cabin
For local tourist information
Lots of off road walking and cycling routes
To find other environmentally friendly holidays
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