Strawbale Home Plans Wayne J. Bingham and Colleen Smith Strawbale building experts Wayne J. Bingham and Colleen Smith present 30 unique plans to build a strawbale home, along with stunning photographs that illustrate projects from around the world. A broad range of building types, from small retreats and rural off-the-grid homes to urban houses and commercial buildings are featured. Benefits of strawbale building: It is the healthiest and most energy-saving building option. Results in dramatic reductions on heating and cooling bills. Significantly decreases the risk of allergies from airborne molds, pollens, and toxins. Strawbale houses offer 3 times the fire resistance of conventional construction. Is a green building option, which has been a hot topic in national media.