Straw-bale is an old idea, but modern straw-bale homes are energy efficient, made with natural materials, surprisingly fire resistant and super sound proof as we learned in this tale of two Straw-bale homes. The first belongs to Nora Bumanis, the harpist of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (sound proof) and the second is Lance and Wendy Olson's dream home, an 800 sq. ft. net-zero straw-bale home with a view! Also see blog, CKUA radio story and photos at: greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/157-albertans-making-homes-straw