Straw Bale House
About
Straw Bale House in Clinton is an environmentally friendly home designed and owned by Mary Ellen Blakey, built with a low carbon footprint in mind. It is an unusual local landmark, and it shows how a house can be both comfortable and kind to the environment.
Straw bale construction packs bales of straw into thick walls, which are known for their strong insulation. Clinton, home to Hamilton College, is a fitting setting for a house that invites questions about sustainable living, and it is worth knowing about for anyone curious about green building.
What to Know
- The house was designed and is owned by Mary Ellen Blakey.
- It is described as an environmentally friendly, low-carbon-footprint home.
- Straw bale walls are known for strong insulation.
- The site is featured by Oneida County Tourism.
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