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Written by Stef Bristow   
Tuesday, 13 May 2008 05:44

 

 
 
Constructed out of straw bales and cob (an earthen plaster made of sand, clay and straw), Old Main was the first attempt at a sustainable building and combines some of the oldest natural building techniques with current technology. Building design and orientation allow maximum use of passive solar to maintain comfortable temperatures year round.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 August 2008 12:39 )