We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the practice of building with straw. Our members include owner builders, architects, engineers, and those interested in straw bale buildings, sustainable building practices, healthy homes and preservation of the environment.
The success of AUSBALE depends on the commitment of its members. We have a vast body of knowledge not only in straw bale building but in all aspects of sustainable building technologies, as the two go hand in hand. We are constantly seeking to expand and build on that knowledge and expertise as well as promote straw bale building within the community.
Our purpose is be the spokespersons for straw bale building in Australia and New Zealand. We welcome new members, and support both industry professionals and owner builders.
Contact me with any queries. - Andrew Webb, Qld rep & website admin: admin@ausbale.org
Sunshine Coast Straw Bale Events Nov21-24
Builders/professionals luncheon in the straw bale conference room at Wildlife Warriors hospital, Nov 21st. Building workshop with Lance Kairl at Yandina Permaculture Gardens,
Nov 22-24 *NO VACANCY* Public showcase Nov 23 4-7pm at Yandina Permaculture Gardens
We have finalised details for two working bees over two consecutive weekends – the 15th to 16th and the 22nd to 23rd of November 2008 at Winmalee, Blue Mountains, NSW (ca. 80 kilometres west of Sydney, ca. 5 kilometres from Springwood) facilitated by Frank Thomas from Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Strawbale Construction.
Wall raising working bee in Sutton Forest: 23rd to 26th of October 2008
Dear friends of strawbale construction,
We have finalised details for a wall raising & rendering working bee in Sutton Forest, Southern Highlands, NSW, (approx. 1 ½ hours from Sydney CBD, approx. 15 minutes from Bowral), facilitated by Frank Thomas from Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Strawbale Construction.
Lance Kairl will be running a workshop in Yandina, on the Sunshine Coast, later this year. Andrew Webb of WD Architects is designing the building and Lance will run the bale workshop to build a tea house for the Yandina Permaculture Group. Workshops in Qld are few and far between, so watch this space for details.
