Resources

• Timber Framers Guild
  A full resource base for people and professionals interested in timber frame around the world.
• Ontario Straw Bale Building Coalition
  Resource for people and professionals interested in straw bale construction.
• The ecological building network site
  Started by Bruce King a Californian engineer. Lots of strawbale testing and literature.
• Heritage Carpentry and Millwork
  The Heritage Institute at Algonquin College in Perth. A 2 year college program for people interested in heritage trades (woodworking and stone masonry).
• The Last Straw Journal
  A quarterly strawbale publication.
• The Wood-Source
  A good source for salvaged barn timber and lumber of all kinds.
• Masonry Heater Association
  A good resource for an efficient heat source.
• The Healthiest Home
  A store in Ottawa for all your healthier home choices.
• Wintergreen

Designers/Architects

• Geoff Hodgins [e-mail]
  Perth, Ont. Heritage inspired, energy efficient design.
• Michael Neelin
  Ottawa/Gatineau. Timber frame, log, and straw bale building design
• Vert Design

Trades

• Camel's Back Construction
  Strawbale builders and plasterers working out of the Peterborough area.
• Bill Fisher Electric [e-mail]
  Perth, Ont. Licensed electrician, specializing in alternative energy solutions.