For the first time, a design manual for practicing professionals, as well as teachers, is made available, drawing on the collective experience of the most senior and respected figures in the rapidly-emerging field of straw bale construction. This is the only book that provides truly useful information to architects, engineers, building officials and builders who want to design intelligently with plastered straw bales. This volume offers a comprehensive design guide that synthesizes structural engineering, moisture management, fire resistance, and durability strategies for plastered straw bale construction. It explores material properties, structural and seismic performance, plaster and reinforcement systems, and building-code compliance, enriched with technical details, diagrams, and case studies. Written by seasoned practitioners, it addresses both design theory and practical application, situating straw bale in the context of sustainable, low-impact architecture.