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has two floors and is perfectly insulated against temperature
changes. From the inside the walls are plastered with clay and
painted with yoghurt. Outside walls are plastered with lime
mortar. Floor foundation is made of seashells. Advantages of using
natural and renewable materials like straw include low costs,
availability of materials, high insulation and moist regulation.
The straw-bale house has the living area of 225 m
2
.
Figure 15.10
Folkecenter's straw-bale house—autonomous wind power
installation. In operation since 1996 without replacement of
any of the components.
The house has its own supply of electricity from a 2.2 kW
Proven windmill. The straw-bale house is not connected to the
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