straw bale construction

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straw bale construction
i've come across an apartment building built with straw bale of straw block walls.  i was wondering if anybody had any information on the structural properties or other information on this building material.
thanks,
laura
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i was doing some research on this topic for a home remodel, but the project went away before i got too in depth.  a starting point i found is the following link.  i hope it helps you out.
i don't know about you, but i would avoid straw bale construction because of the inherent mold liability.
rodrnt infestation.
well built straw bales houses have neither mold nor rodent problems.  it is cellulose in a slightly different form than the blown in type typically used to insulate conventional houses.
ken
where is this apartment buidling located and how old is it?
as far as structural properties, i actually researched this for my grad-school thesis.   
zo40
the apartment building is located in windsor, ontario, canada (just south of detroit). i'm not sure of the age.  
thanks for your help.
laura
article in the current issue (august 2005) of structure magazine, here is a link