Stroh Haus, Unbelievably Modern Straw Bale Home

Written by Preston Koerner | October 9, 2007 | read more: Green Building, Green Tech, Materials, Modern architecture, Residential, Single-family

Stroh Haus is a home in Switzerland made of compressed straw bale and designed by Felix Jerusalem. As you can see from the images below, the staw bale is used not only for the external walls, but also as a sound barrier insulation on the inside. What's incredible, though, is that green tint, translucent sheeting on the exterior. Quite compelling, isn't it? I wish I had more to say on the home, but there's not much information, other than what I've seen at Architechnophilia.