The work on the future training centre is progressing. We have just obtained the building permit. We can launch the call for tenders for : - the construction of the training rooms - the rehabilitation of two wood and straw buildings. Read More
As the German UP STRAW team is finalizing their work Brother Andreas Schmidt OSB speaks about the benefit his Abbey gained from the partnership in UP STRAW, about the perspectives of straw bale building and about the role of lobbyism in that. Watch the video (3,5 min.)! Read More
Now you can see the first almost finished guest room made from wood, straw and clay in the Bavarian monastery of Plankstetten. Watch the video to catch a glimpse of what expects you in 2022! Read More
A video explaining and showing the building process of the Cluster Eco-construction office. Read More
Check out the final video of the Bale House construction in Hastings ! Read More
The Bale House is a 2022 Regional Finalist of the Civic Trust Award. Read More
The Belgian and French partners have produced an enriched edition of the 2021 directory in French with specificities linked to these two countries. Called "Guide construction paille" it is intended for public investment. It was distributed at the closing event of the UP STRAW project, on 7 December 2021 in Orléans. Read More
Straw inspiring: houses made of the humble bale...featuring Barbara Jones from the School of Natural Building (UK). Read More
We are delighted to announce the publication of an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Straw as Insulation Material in the UK. For the first time this gives an accurate assessment of the environmental impact of straw production in the UK. Read More
Groundwork South (GS) supported the development of a new, sustainably built (straw bale) Visitor Centre in the HCPLNR. At the very outset GS helped to secure significant EU Interreg monies to support construction costs, and throughout the build process we have been playing a key role to help ensure a world class sustainable visitor centre is provided for the benefit of the local community and visitors to the park from further afield. Read More
