{"id":26667,"date":"2024-04-03T00:24:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T22:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/building-with-straw-bales\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:42:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:42:14","slug":"building-with-straw-bales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/en\/building-with-straw-bales\/","title":{"rendered":"Building with straw bales"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"w-full\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<div class=\"progressive-markdown-content\">\n<div class=\"content-visibility-auto\">\n<p><strong>How We Built the Octagonal Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-visibility-auto\">\n<p>The Autosufficienza project began in\u202f2009 with the acquisition of abandoned land and a ruin surrounded by dilapidated barns with asbestos roofs.<br \/>\nOne of the very first objectives was to renovate the ruin, the stone, and create new structures for hospitality and cultural activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21957 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/storia-slider-agriturismo-passato-autosufficienza-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/storia-slider-agriturismo-passato-autosufficienza-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/storia-slider-agriturismo-passato-autosufficienza-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/storia-slider-agriturismo-passato-autosufficienza-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<div class=\"progressive-markdown-content\">\n<div class=\"content-visibility-auto\">\n<p><strong>The Choice of Straw Bales<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-visibility-auto\">\n<p>Together with the architectural studio <strong>Filo di Paglia<\/strong>, in\u202f2016 we developed a master plan that called for the renovation of the stone ruin, the complete demolition of the old dilapidated barns, and the reconstruction of roughly\u202f1,700\u202fm\u00b2 of structures\u2014including an octagonal temple, an agro\u2011camping site, and an earthship\u2011style underground complex that will house guest rooms, multifunctional halls, a wellness centre, offices, a laboratory, a library, and a shop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22572 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/timeline-futuro-autosufficienza-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/timeline-futuro-autosufficienza-2.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/timeline-futuro-autosufficienza-2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/timeline-futuro-autosufficienza-2-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/timeline-futuro-autosufficienza-2-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-visibility-auto\">\n<p>Following the renovation of the stone ruin\u2014opened in\u202f2017\u2014the construction of the <strong>terraced agro\u2011camping and the octagonal temple<\/strong> dedicated to yoga, meditation, and psychophysical wellbeing was launched. In this case, unlike the first structure, which was bound by conservative restoration constraints, we had full freedom in choosing forms, materials, and finishes. We decided to build the new structures in wood, using <strong>straw as infill on both the walls and the roof<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24770 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3963-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3963-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3963-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3963-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3963-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3963-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3963-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Straw seemed to us the most ecological solution we could adopt.<\/strong> As an agricultural company we produce wheat, and straw is the by\u2011product of the harvest. Like many producers, we generate far more straw than we can use, so we often leave it shredded in the field. The idea of turning this \u201cwaste\u201d material into highly energy\u2011efficient buildings appealed to us immediately.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24772 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ottagono-70-scaled-1-scaled-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ottagono-70-scaled-1-scaled-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ottagono-70-scaled-1-scaled-2-300x146.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ottagono-70-scaled-1-scaled-2-1024x497.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ottagono-70-scaled-1-scaled-2-768x373.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-visibility-auto\">\n<p><strong>Energy savings<\/strong> is another decisive factor. Aiming for self-sufficiency, we need our buildings to minimise energy consumption, especially heating, since we are located in the mountains. <strong>Straw bales<\/strong> provide incredible insulation that can easily retain heat inside during winter and keep it outside during summer.<br \/>\nFinally, for all of our constructions we consistently choose only natural and ecological materials, as the entire project is based on that philosophy.<\/p>\n<h3>A Straw Temple<\/h3>\n<p>Contrary to what one might imagine, the municipality of Bagno di Romagna accepted this building method without difficulty, even though it was the first time a project using these materials had been presented. After entrusting a specialised company with the foundation and the wooden structure, we proceeded <strong>with the placement of the straw bales<\/strong> together with Andrea and Francesca from Filo di Paglia, who are not only architects but also artisans and natural builders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1834-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1834-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1834-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1834-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1834-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1834-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1834-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After the straw bales were installed, it was Tecnocanapa\u2019s turn to <strong>encapsulate the straw bales in hemp\u2011lime<\/strong> to prevent risks from fire, water, insects, animals, or any other factors that could prove fatal for this material. In addition, the hemp\u2011lime creates a more uniform surface for the application of plasters and adds further insulation, increasing the mass inside the walls\u2014a crucial factor for retaining heat in winter and keeping interiors cool in summer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/68529087_2412708832116061_489014788660133888_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17765\" src=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/68529087_2412708832116061_489014788660133888_n.jpg\" alt=\"calce-canapa-tempio\" width=\"868\" height=\"868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/68529087_2412708832116061_489014788660133888_n.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/68529087_2412708832116061_489014788660133888_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/68529087_2412708832116061_489014788660133888_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/68529087_2412708832116061_489014788660133888_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24534 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-13.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-visibility-auto\">\n<p>Finally, to complete the walls we used <strong>exterior plaster made of cocciopesto and interior plaster of raw earth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-visibility-auto\">\n<p>In this building, unlike the stone farmhouse, we chose to simplify the building services to the utmost: no mechanical ventilation (WMV), no wall\u2011 or floor\u2011mounted systems, and no electronics. The main hall, the changing rooms, and the bathrooms are heated exclusively by a large thermal\u2011mass stove, crafted on\u2011site by Filo di Paglia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The cooling system of the Temple is inspired by Roman\u2011era buildings:<\/strong> at the highest point of the structure there are windows that, when opened, let hot air escape. As the warm air exits from the top, a slight depression forms in the hall. Consequently, air is naturally drawn in through vents placed near the lower part of the walls, which are connected to underground ducts leading to the adjacent forest. The cooler forest air is further chilled as it travels about 35\u202fmeters beneath the ground, so the interior of the building receives fresh, naturally cooled air\u2014without the use of mechanical air\u2011conditioning.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24778 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023_07_05_BDR-165-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023_07_05_BDR-165-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023_07_05_BDR-165-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023_07_05_BDR-165-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023_07_05_BDR-165-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023_07_05_BDR-165-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023_07_05_BDR-165-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The windows are made of wood, but to avoid the maintenance issues encountered in the main building we installed a 1.5\u2011meter\u2011wide eave to protect them from sun and weather. The finishing solutions echo those of the previous building, but with additional elements such as the <strong>beautiful bathrooms crafted in cocciopesto<\/strong>, an ancient Roman waterproofing technique. The final result is an extraordinary work of rare beauty.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24536 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-14.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autosufficienza.it\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sala-ottagonale-tempio-autosufficienza-14-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For more information about the octagonal temple, see also the page dedicated to the <a href=\"https:\/\/autosufficienza.dartmoon.dev\/en\/octagonal-hall\/\">octagonal hall.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How We Built the Octagonal Temple The Autosufficienza project began in\u202f2009 with the acquisition of abandoned land and a ruin surrounded by dilapidated barns with asbestos roofs. 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