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Many alternative building systems require builders to adapt to new and often complicated construction techniques in order to achieve the benefits of the system. These same buildings can also require the occupants to adapt to new living conditions and configurations. These adaptations are not necessarily undesirable, but they are a significant factor in the decision-making process.

Straw bale construction is easily adaptable to a wide variety of design configurations — from the norms of traditional suburban homes to round, vaulted, or other unusual designs. Regardless of the design, the insulating and cost benefits of straw bale walls are always evident. Where building codes require new homes to blend with current fashions, or where home-builders prefer established designs, straw bales can be used to upgrade the performance of those homes. At the same time, bales leave the field wide open to spatial innovations of all stripes.