Straw-bale houses are becoming a modern, sustainable way to build homes. This villager builds one by tightly compressing straw into brick-like blocks to form strong walls. These walls are sturdy enough to resist storms and look unique and eco-friendly. Straw is cheap and abundant—only about $3 per m²—making it far more affordable than concrete or brick. You might think it burns easily, but tightly packed straw hardly ignites, and once coated with clay, it can resist fire for over an hour. With l