As first-time builders, they combined elements from various approaches ”“ a straw bale house with a gravel foundation, a floor made from second-hand pallets, a composting toilet, and a permaculture ...

A great example of this kind of labor of love is this modern straw bale homestead ... All in all, the couple's straw bale house is a testament to the great love and patience that has gone into ...

Learn modern cob house building for a mortgage-free home ... where she learned how to mix clay, sand, and straw by foot, and then knead lumps of the stuff into solid walls nearly as durable ...

"Upon entering a straw house, you immediately notice a comfortable temperature ... by transmitting the knowledge that comes from our roots, from our ancestors, in a modern new way,” Slavchov added.

Made from straw bales, the unique house has rustic yet modern charm. The Big House Experience states: "Immerse yourself in the natural swimming pool, cook up a storm in the outdoor kitchen ...

"Upon entering a straw house, you immediately notice a comfortable ... from our ancestors, in a modern new way,” Slavchov added.

Local architects say ecological and local building materials like straw and clay allow for better ventilation and insulation. Kamen Pramatarov is an architect who built and lives in a small house ...