CASBA California Straw Building Association

CASBA California Straw Building Association

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We are an all volunteer non-profit organization committed to straw bale building in California; providing information, education and a network of resources since 1996. Since 1996, our members have worked to develop testing and to improve techniques and standards for building with straw, in order to gain its acceptance by municipalities, officials, lenders, and insurance companies throughout Califo

06/16/2026

CASBA invites you to Ray And Roman's Clay Plaster Finish Coat Workparty! North Fork, CA, June 27-28, 2026, Free!

06/16/2026

CASBA Invites you to a Professional Course in Straw Bale Construction, August 21-23, 2026 in Cottage Grove, Oregon!

Resources 05/29/2026

CASBA is pleased to have contributed to the Bio-Based Materials Collective's Materials Primer ... check it out (and download) a free copy at this link:

Resources Documents Bio- & Mineral-Based Materials Primer Download The Bio- & Mineral-Based Materials Primer is a guide for architects and designers working on larger buildings across North America. …

05/19/2026

Please join Friends of CASBA for a
Cob Garden Wall Finish Plaster Workshop
May 23, 2026
9am-5pm
Sunset District, San Francisco
Free!

05/14/2026

Verdant Panel invites you to the factory opening for their straw based wall panel.

Saturday, May 16, 2:00 PM - 5:00 pm

Oakland, California

03/26/2026

Join CASBA for some hands on learning opportunities this spring!

Registration available now for these three events:

Straw Bale Stacking Work Party, San Diego, CA, April 18-19

Fibra Clay Plaster Workshop, Berkeley, CA, April 24-26

Light Straw Clay Work Party, Grass Valley, CA, May 2026

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Berkeley, CA
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