Straw bale construction in northern China - Analysis of existing practices and recommendations for future development

This paper makes recommendations for future straw bale design in northern China based on an inspection of existing buildings. The issues identified with existing construction details were subjected to computational simulation analysis which identified shortcomings in existing practice and proposes revisions to design detail in order to accommodate the environmental conditions in northern China. The paper provides a unique insight into current straw bale practice in northern China and proposes a practical and environmentally sound solution to the pollution crisis in this region.