This somewhat unique book tells how to design and build a house using straw bale construction -- an exceptionally durable and inexpensive option. What's more it's fun -- the technique is easy to learn and easy to use. And the resulting living spaces are unusually quiet and comfortable. Straw bale construction has many benefits, including super- insulation, good indoor air quality and noise reduction, speedy construction, with construction cost as little as $10 per square foot.