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Harvesting Straw for High-Performance, Carbon-Negative Insulation

Straw isn’t just an agricultural byproduct—it’s the future of sustainable building. At New Frameworks, we turn this renewable material into dense-packed straw insulation and straw structural insulated panels that offer top-tier energy performance, fire resistance, and carbon storage. Learn why straw panels are a smart, climate-positive choice for modern construction.

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The Future of Straw Bale Building: From Hand-Laid Bales to Structural Insulated Panels

The future of construction is here, and it’s built with straw. Modern straw bale homes, blending proven techniques with modern prefabrication, offer exceptional energy efficiency, durability, and carbon sequestration. As the demand for sustainable, climate-positive solutions rises, straw bale construction is becoming the smart, scalable choice for eco-conscious homes, ADUs, and commercial buildings. The time to build with straw is now.

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