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A Twitter post from BBC World saying "Should more British homes be built using straw?" Below is a speech bubble coming out of a wolf.
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[–] 1 point 9 hours ago (1 child)

I assume it's cheaper and easier to build with, but is it as structurally sound?

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  • [–] 3 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

    It is usually in between timber frames. Standalone I haven't encountered it.

    Edit: it is foremost used because of the great insulation and room climate properties. Also it is renewable and local. So a bunch of pluses.

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