The list below provides a selection of sites that cover the use of non-traditional building materials - well straw and thatch were traditional once, but overtaken by bricks, blocks and timber frame. But there is a resurgence in interest in straw bales and thatched roofs. This page will quickly grow to include more links.
| The Straw Bale Building .co.uk | the use of straw bales to construct anything from a basic shed to a wonderful family home |
| www.strawbalefutures.org.uk | the delights of strawbale building can seriously change your life! And be a lot of fun |
| Straw Bale Building (USA) | Gentle on your Pocket and our Natural Resources (a US site) |
| The National trust - creating a footprint | Building the first straw bale building in Cumbria |
| Straw Bale work on eco-building in St.Anns | Work is continuing at EcoWorks with the Straw Bale building |
| Channel 4 Guide to Straw Bale Houses | A-Z of Self Build Guides - How To Build A Straw Bale House |
| Country Thatching | Traditional Master Thatchers, Country Wide |
| Thatch roof owners, Thatching Information | Written by a thatcher with over 45 years experience of both thatching and living under thatch |
| The Guild of Straw Craftsmen | an extensive online collection of information about straw craft in its many guises |