Yearbook 2019 : Green Woodpeckers
Posted onA German carpenter reports on his first straw building experiences Read More
Action & Activity
Yearbook 2019 : Prefabricated technique
Posted onThis is a technical article about prefabricated technique from the UK. Read More
Yearbook 2019 : Victor Schoelcher Nursery school
Posted onThe Victor Schoelcher nursery school is certified passivhaus ! Read More
Yearbook 2019 : Blown-in-straw technique
Posted onThis is a technical article explaining the decision for blown-in-straw technique for the renovation of a sports hall in The Netherlands. Read More
Yearbook 2019 : Notre-Dame de Bon Secours school
Posted onFirst school in Belgium insulated with straw Read More
The YEARBOOK 2019 is out !
Posted onThis is the 2019 UP STRAW Yearbook. Read More
Survey of women builders (UK)
Posted onThe School of Natural Building is conducting a survey of women natural builders. Read More
Building Database / Long Term Effects (FR)
Posted onIn order to find out the state of the market, the RFCP has launched a regional-scale tool that can be used by multiple investigators. In addition to benefiting from precise quantitative and qualitative data on the sector, these data are an encouraging signal for future developers. They will be reassured by the number of achievements and the extent of the possibilities of straw construction. Read More
CNCP Investment: Project Management Assistance (FR)
Posted onCNCP Investment The CNCP has just launched the call for tenders for an Project Management Assistance mission Mission: For the establishment of a training and valorization of straw construction on the site of the house Feuillette in Montargis Read More
Dissemination of Public Procurement (FR)
Posted onThe RFCP (French Straw Construction Network) regularly sends selected public tenders, according to the qualitative criteria they require (labels, bio-based materials, local materials...). At 31/12/2019, more than 300 calls for tenders were relayed, 20% of which expressly required the use of straw. It should be noted that the qualitative requirement of the project owners results mainly in the search for BEPOS and PASSIVE performance. The most dynamic regions are Centre-Val de Loire and Pays-de-la-Loire, where half of the qualitative tenders require straw. Read More