For many building their own home the final cost of the project is certainly a main concern.  It is easy to get stuck in the "Getting the most for your money" frame of mind.  It is important to understand the up front costs vs. the long term savings achieved.  In other words, saving money up from during construction may look like a cost saving measure, however, in designing a Strawbale home that incorporates renewable energy the builder looks "backwards' in a sense by defining the future lifestyle and energy requirements of the home and it's owners.  With this perspective the emphasis lay not on the initial cost but rather the financial return on the long term efficiency of these system.   For the many variables your design will depend upon, please take a moment to give us some information and allow us the opportunity to share some ours.                  

Thanks! The Strawbale Systems Team.