Strawbale House Plans
well-designed natural homes on a budget
You dream of building a natural home. Something super energy efficient and healthy. A home that is well-designed and space efficient. That you can help construct, because the methods are easy to learn.
But your budget doesn't include hiring an architect and you've never built a home before! You would love to have support getting started. Support that continues through the whole construction process.
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We have a great option for you!
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We offer natural building plans that come with the same support tools developed for our custom design clients. You get detailed drawings that comply with U.S. building codes. Plus you can access online tools to help with the many decisions you'll make & the natural building components of your home.
Read my Strawbale Overview to understand why building with straw is a great choice
I promise never ever to sell or share any of your contact info with anyone. Ever.
We are finalizing the finishing touches for our strawbale plans & support tools.
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We expect to have plans available this fall. If you would like an email
letting you know when the plans are available, click here:
Natural & Healthy
Every plan integrates natural materials: straw, clay, wood, stone. And includes instructions & support for construction methods.
Low Impact
All house designs minimize site disturbance and outline stormwater control strategies to reduce environmental impacts.
Space Efficient
You get more out of each square foot of when storage is integrated, spaces are multi-functional, and you flow without hallways.
What You Get
When I design a custom home, the client receives more than just a set of construction drawings. They benefit from many support tools I've developed over the past 20 years. Tools to help with decisions, answers to natural building questions, and support for the many issues that come up during construction.
These off-the-shelf strawbale house plans give you access to those same support tools!
In the Box
What you receive in the mail
Your box contains hard copies of detailed construction drawings, written specifications, plus spreadsheets with doors, windows, and fixtures.
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You also receive a construction timeline guide. This guide leads you through the building permit process and lays out each step involved to build your home.
detailed drawings
written specifications
material spreadsheets
construction timeline
Beyond the Box
Additional Support Tools
I don't want you to get your drawings and then ask "now what?" I want you to feel clear and empowered...and know exactly what your next steps are.
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That's why your package doesn't just include drawings...you also receive various online tools and support to help you all the way through construction
cheat sheets
workshop tips
salvage tips & tools
shopping guide
Community
Q&A calls + a private forum
With any project, you are going to have questions. That's why you also get access to Sigi's private facebook support group, where she regularly checks in to answer questions.
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You can also participate in monthly Q&A calls, during which I answer a variety of natural building questions that come up during construction.
access to:
private forum
monthly "ask me anything" calls
Extras
A few bonus items
You also receive a few extra bonus items...because I love you...
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Extras include tickets to one of Sigi's hands-on workshops...plus a few surprises.
workshop coupon
surprise present
...you don't have the budget to hire an architect​
...you plan to build your own home and want support​
...you need plans quickly
These natural home plans are for you if...
Serious Support
Seriously...when I say super support...I mean super support!
Building a home is stressful. You make an overwhelming number of decisions. Plus you embark on a huge emotional & financial investment. Possibly the biggest one of your life. I would want support through all of that! Which is why these plans come with exactly that..
Help Choosing Products
There are so many decision to make when you build a home.
What flooring to use...
How to choose energy efficient appliances...
Where to find quality plumbing fixtures...
And on, and on, and on...
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That's why you get access to online tools to help you make over 2 dozen product decisions.
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For each product, I give you:
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Environmental impacts to keep in mind
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aesthetic & functional considerations
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resources for purchasing
The more you understand, the easier it is to make confident decisions.
Natural Building Info & Tips
Natural Building is very DIY-friendly...and...it's likely fairly new to your experience. As with anything new, there is a learning curve.
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I want you to succeed!
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That's why I share loads of tips & information from my 2 decades of experience with building naturally, including:
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"how to" specifications that walk you through various natural building techniques
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cheat sheets with tips and reminders
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tools for finding and using salvage materials
More info means a faster learning curve.
Direct Support from Sigi
Even with access to support tools, you will undoubtedly still have questions.
​They may relate to your site conditions. Or you've practiced a technique and just aren't achieving the results you want.
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I want to be able to help you with those questions that comes up. And luckily the internet makes connecting easy.
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access to monthly Q&A group calls
- membership in my private forum (I regularly check in and answer questions)
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2 tickets to one of my workshops in Pennsylvania
I want to answer your nitty gritty questions!