The Eastertown Eco-Build Straw House.

Eco Build - Straw Build - I don’t think the 3 Little Pigs felt so stressed!

Well! - 2024 was quite eventful in respect of building a house! Bad weather and other complications meant a delayed start, but things are progressing well now due to the hard work and diligence of John Hopkins who is overseeing the project and building the main timber frame. We are very grateful for John’s expertise and contacts, and we are happy that everything feels in safe hands.

It has been a real learning curve for us! So much paper work and things to organise.

We have managed to find a straw build expert living in Winscombe - Nico from Red Kite Design and Build. He is going to install the bales in the timber frame for us - a skill that needs experience.

Photos 1-7 show the development of the build, from a field to the scaffolding going up.

March 2025 - George and Sarah are making great progress with their eco-home. In the last weeks the haybales have started to go in and the interior layout is taking shape, along with the completion of the roof (photos 8-14). They hope to give us another update in the lateSpring and Summer.