Free Straw Bale House Plans

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FREE STRAW BALE HOUSE PLANS

A SUPPORT FUNCTION OF THE PARSONS CORNER INTERNET MINISTRIES

PCIM ~ 722 Rocky Mount Road - Athens, Tennessee 37303

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Our atmosphere isn't going to get any cleaner unless we cut back on the use of fuels that cause greenhouse gases. In the search for a more energy efficient home, we at Drafting Consultants have been working on a prototype house. This homes exterior is comprised solely of common Straw bales. Once these are enclosed in whole house wrap of cement, are some of the most energy efficient anywhere next to the earthen home.
We are offering the plans we developed to the public free of charge. The plans are drawn on "D" size architectural format (24" x 36") PDF files.

Advantages to the Straw Bale Home:

High Restivity Factor (R-40 to 50)
Saves our precious timberland from the Lumberjack. Only 20% Lumber construction.
Last years and years. Once dried and enclosed in stucco can last for 100+ years
Low cost construction. Can cost less than about 75% the price tag of a conventional wood frame house!

Please note: Upon downloading these plans you must realize that these are prototype drawings and are not warrentied by Drafting Consultants in any way, shape, form, or fashion.
These Plans are designed to use existing construction practices and can be completed by any licensed contractor or builder. Special electrical considerations are addressed on the plans and are to be adjusted to fit your local building codes by your contractor.
Once you have downloaded your plans, you may make as many copies as you wish, but these they are not to be resold or altered in any shape, form, or fashion without written consent of Drafting Consultants of Athens, Tennessee which is a support function of the Parsons Corner Internet Ministries.

House Stats for Plan #1:

1260 Square Feet enclosed (Heated) 42' wide x 36' deep
Three Bedrooms
1 1/2 Baths
Height from Slab to Peak of roof (16'-4")
Standard 8'-0" Floor to Ceiling Height
Truss Roof Construction
Stucco Exterior / Interior
Metal Roof

House Stats for Plan #2:

1780 Square Feet enclosed (Heated) 54' wide x 33' deep
Three Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
Height from Slab to Peak of roof (20'-1")
Standard 8'-0" Floor to Ceiling Height
Truss Roof Construction
Stucco Exterior / Interior
Metal Roof

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Plan #1

[Image] Sheet one includes:

All 4 Exterior Elevations
Kitchen Cabinet Details
Floor Plan with electrical & dimensions

[Image] Sheet two includes:

Roof plan with beam layout
Slab Plan with dimensions
Cross section showing components of the house

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Plan #2

[Image] Sheet one includes:

Floor Plan with electrical & dimensions

[Image] Sheet two includes:

Roof plan with beam layout
Slab Plan with dimensions
Cross section showing components of the house

[Image] Sheet one includes:

All 4 Exterior Elevations

DOWNLOAD THE PLANS